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Definition of Inunction

1. Noun. Anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual.

Definition of Inunction

1. n. The act of anointing, or the state of being anointed; unction; specifically (Med.), the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin, by which medicinal agents contained in them, such as mercury, iodide of potash, etc., are absorbed.

Definition of Inunction

1. Noun. The anointing or rubbing in of oil or balm. ¹

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Definition of Inunction

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Medical Definition of Inunction

1. The act of anointing, or the state of being anointed; unction; specifically, the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin, by which medicinal agents contained in them, such as mercury, iodide of potash, etc, are absorbed. Origin: L. Inunctio, fr. Inungere, inunctum, to anoint. See 1st In-, and Unction. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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