inunction

[ in-uhngk-shuh n ]
/ ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən /

noun

the act of anointing.
Medicine/Medical. the rubbing in of an oil or ointment.
Pharmacology. an unguent.

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

Words nearby inunction

inukshuk, inuktitut, inulase, inulin, inulin clearance, inunction, inundant, inundate, inupiaq, inupik, inurbane

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British Dictionary definitions for inunction

inunction
/ (ɪnˈʌŋkʃən) /

noun

the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing
the ointment so used
the act of anointing; anointment

Word Origin for inunction

C15: from Latin inunguere to anoint, from unguere; see unction

Medical definitions for inunction

inunction
[ ĭn-ŭngk′shən ]

n.

The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.