inunction /in·unc·tion/ (in-unk´shun) the act of anointing or applying an ointment by rubbing.
inunction
inunction [in-ungk´shun]
inunction (inungk´sh
n),
in·unc·tion ( n- ngk sh n)n. The process of applying and rubbing in an ointment. |
inunction
[inungk′shən]
Etymology: L, in, within, ungere, to smear
1 the rubbing of a drug mixed with an oil or fatty substance into the skin, with absorption of the active ingredient.
2 any compound so applied.
inunction [in-ungk´shun]
the act of anointing or applying an ointment by rubbing.
inunction (inungk´sh
n),n the local application of a drug in an oily or semisolid vehicle, such as an ointment, or the preparation that is thus applied.
inunction
1. the act of anointing or applying an ointment by friction.
2. an ointment made with lanolin as a menstruum.
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