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inunction
in·unc·tion I0211400 (ĭn-ŭngk′shən)n.1. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.2. The act of anointing, as in a religious ceremony. [Middle English, anointing, from Latin inūnctiō, inūnctiōn-, from inūnctus, past participle of inunguere, to anoint : in-, on; see in-2 + unguere, to smear.]inunction (ɪnˈʌŋkʃən) n1. (Medicine) the application of an ointment to the skin, esp by rubbing2. (Medicine) the ointment so used3. the act of anointing; anointment[C15: from Latin inunguere to anoint, from unguere; see unction]in•unc•tion (ɪnˈʌŋk ʃən) n. the act of anointing or the rubbing in of an oil. [1595–1605; < Latin inunctiō <inung(uere) to anoint] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | inunction - anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritualunctionanointing, anointment - the act of applying oil or an oily liquidreligious ceremony, religious ritual - a ceremony having religious meaning |
inunction
inunction[i′nəŋk·shən] (medicine) Act of applying an oil or fatty material, especially rubbing an ointment into the skin as a therapeutic measure. inunction
inunction [in-ungk´shun] the act of anointing or applying an ointment by rubbing.in·unc·tion (in-ŭngk'shŭn), Administration of a drug in ointment form by rubbing to cause absorption of the active ingredient. [L. inunctio, an anointing, fr. inunguo, pp. -unctus, to smear on] inunction (ĭn-ŭngk′shən)n.1. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment.2. The act of anointing, as in a religious ceremony.in·unc·tion (in-ŭngk'shŭn) Administration of a drug in ointment form by rubbing to cause absorption of the active ingredient. [L. inunctio, an anointing, fr. inunguo, pp. -unctus, to smear on]inunction The act or process of rubbing in an ointment.in·unc·tion (in-ŭngk'shŭn) Administration of a drug in ointment form by rubbing to cause absorption. [L. inunctio, an anointing, fr. inunguo, pp. -unctus, to smear on]inunction
Synonyms for inunctionnoun anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritualSynonymsRelated Words- anointing
- anointment
- religious ceremony
- religious ritual
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