embrocation

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

/ ˌɛm broʊˈkeɪ ʃən, -brə- /

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noun

the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body.

the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion.

Origin of embrocation

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

Words nearby embrocation

embrangle, embrasure, embrittle, embrittlement, embrocate, embrocation, embroglio, embroider, embroideress, embroidery, embroidery needle

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Example sentences from the Web for embrocation

Epithema, L. Any external liquid medicine for local application; as an embrocation or lotion.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines|T. H. Pardo de Tavera
The prescription for the embrocation runs—Spirit serpylli 120 grammes, tinct.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
He sends some physic to be given, and some embrocation to rub on the back.
The Dog|Dinks, Mayhew, and Hutchinson

She was anxious to get away from the question of the embrocation.
A Safety Match|Ian Hay

British Dictionary definitions for embrocation

embrocation

/ (ˌɛmbrəʊˈkeɪʃən) /

noun

a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment

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Medical definitions for embrocation

embrocation

[ ĕm′brə-kā′shən ]

n.

The act or process of moistening and rubbing a body part with a liniment or lotion.

A liniment or lotion.

单词	embrocation
释义	embrocation [ em-broh-key-shuhn, -bruh- ] / ˌɛm broʊˈkeɪ ʃən, -brə- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR embrocation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of embrocating a bruised or diseased part of the body. the liquid used for this; a liniment or lotion. Origin of embrocation 1400–50; late Middle English. See embrocate, -ion Words nearby embrocation embrangle, embrasure, embrittle, embrittlement, embrocate, embrocation, embroglio, embroider, embroideress, embroidery, embroidery needle Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for embrocation Epithema, L. Any external liquid medicine for local application; as an embrocation or lotion. Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I\|Arnold Cooley It is used chiefly in India mixed with oil as an embrocation for rheumatism; given internally it is regarded as an antisyphilitic. The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines\|T. H. Pardo de Tavera The prescription for the embrocation runs—Spirit serpylli 120 grammes, tinct. Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I\|Arnold Cooley He sends some physic to be given, and some embrocation to rub on the back. The Dog\|Dinks, Mayhew, and Hutchinson She was anxious to get away from the question of the embrocation. A Safety Match\|Ian Hay British Dictionary definitions for embrocation embrocation / (ˌɛmbrəʊˈkeɪʃən) / noun a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to embrocation balm, ointment, cosmetic, salve, cream, lotion, potion, unguent, emollient, dressing, medicine, lenitive, liniment, preparation, wash, demulcent, palliative, cerate, analgesic, unction Medical definitions for embrocation embrocation [ ĕm′brə-kā′shən ] n. The act or process of moistening and rubbing a body part with a liniment or lotion. A liniment or lotion. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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embrocation

noun

Origin of embrocation

Words nearby embrocation

Example sentences from the Web for embrocation

British Dictionary definitions for embrocation

noun

Words related to embrocation

Medical definitions for embrocation

n.