Inunction

[in'ʌŋkʃәn]

Definition

(n.) The act of anointing, or the state of being anointed; unction; specifically (Med.), the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin, by which medicinal agents contained in them, such as mercury, iodide of potash, etc., are absorbed.

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Definition

n. the act of anointing the process of rubbing into the skin as an ointment or liniment.—n. Inunctuos′ity absence of oiliness.

Edited by Gertrude