inunction
[in-ungk´shun] the act of anointing or applying an ointment by rubbing.
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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]
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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.
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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]
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inunction
The act or process of rubbing in an ointment.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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]
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