Inunction
[in-uhngk-shuh n] /ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən/
noun
1.
the act of .
2.
Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.
3.
Pharmacology. an unguent.
/ɪnˈʌŋkʃən/
noun
1.
the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing
2.
the ointment so used
3.
the act of anointing; anointment
inunction in·unc·tion (ĭn-ŭngk’shən)
n.
The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.
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