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inunction
[ in-uhngk-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of anointing.
- Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.
- Pharmacology. an unguent.
inunction
/ ɪˈʌŋʃə /
noun
- the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing
- the ointment so used
- the act of anointing; anointment
Word History and Origins
Origin of inunction1
Word History and Origins
Origin of inunction1
Example Sentences
Therefore, the temporary inunction had to be lifted.
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.
The inunction of mild veratrine-ointment is extremely useful, as an adjunct to other treatment, in migraine and supra-orbital neuralgias of suckling women, and of chlorotic girls.
There have been internal and external remedies, inhalations and inunctions, as well as many less likely methods of treatment.
It may be induced by inunction, or rubbing in of ointment, as surely as by calomel internally administered.
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