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† ˈpunction Obs. [ad. L. punctiōn-em, n. of action from pungĕre, punct- to prick. Cf. F. ponction (16th c. Calvin, Paré), Sp. punzion, It. punzione.] The action or an act of pricking or puncturing; a prick, a puncture. Also fig.
1543Traheron Vigo's Chirurg. iii. i. xv. 106 For the cure of synnowes hurte by punction. a1548Hall Chron., Rich. III 53 b, A punccion and pricke of hys synfull conscyence. 1677W. Harris tr. Lemery's Chym. (ed. 3) 254 Its Emetick quality..can proceed from nothing but a punction made in the stomach. 1707Curios. in Husb. & Gard. 99 The Punction of Plants, and the Pruning of Vines. b. A pricking sensation.
1597A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 48/1 With bitinge payn, with continuall punctions. 1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1658) 202 Goats cheese also represseth all dolors and punctions. 1688R. Holme Armoury ii. 387/2 A Punction, or Punctious feeling. |