embrocation

[ em-broh-key-shuhn, -bruh- ]

noun

1. the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.
2. the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion.

embrocation

/ ˌɛmbrəʊˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment

Word History and Origins

Origin of embrocation¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See embrocate, -ion

Example Sentences

It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.

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It is used as an embrocation for rheumatism and for neck galls of cattle.

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It forms a valuable embrocation, in cases of tumors or swellings from bruises, by being frequently rubbed on the part.

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Meanwhile the dressings on my wound and the embrocation on my sprained wrist steadily subdue the pains which I have felt so far.

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She was anxious to get away from the question of the embrocation.

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