˜yÐÄvlog

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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

/ ɪ²Ôˈʌŋ°ìʃə²Ô /

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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inunction1

1595–1605; < Latin inunction- (stem of ¾±²Ô³Ü²Ô³¦³Ù¾±Å ), equivalent to inunct ( us ) (past participle of inunguere to anoint ) + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion. See in- 2, unction
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inunction1

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

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Therefore, the temporary inunction had to be lifted.

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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.

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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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