inunction

[ in-uhngk-shuhn ]

noun

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

inunction

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inunction¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of inunction¹

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

Example Sentences

Therefore, the temporary inunction had to be lifted.

From Time

Free inunctions of fatty substances about the brow and over the bridge of the nose are of use as regards the coryza.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

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There have been internal and external remedies, inhalations and inunctions, as well as many less likely methods of treatment.

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It may be induced by inunction, or rubbing in of ointment, as surely as by calomel internally administered.

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