inunction

American  

[in-uhngk-shuhn] / ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən /

noun

1. the act of anointing.

2. Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.

3. Pharmacology. an unguent.

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inunction British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of inunction

1595–1605; < Latin inunction- (stem of inunctiō ), equivalent to inunct ( us ) (past participle of inunguere to anoint ) + -iōn- -ion. See in- ², unction

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Example Sentences

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inunction

After the wound has healed, mercurial inunction over the spine is employed to hasten the absorption of inflammatory products.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Alexander Miles

It is stated that the free inunction of oil from the very beginning of the attack was affirmed to exert a favorable influence.12 12 See Griesinger, Virchow's Handbuch der Speciellen Pathologie und Therapie, ii.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

I suspected the development of gummata on the meninges of the brain and cord, and advised him to use the inunction cure, and to remain at home until he should be well.

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

For a woman who is anemic or run down, it is well to follow the Turkish with the Roman bath, which is an inunction with almond oil or cocoa-butter.

From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Anna M. (Anna Mary) Galbraith

In convalescence the warm water and soap bath is to be employed, followed by dusting of the surface with starch powder or by inunction with vaseline.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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