Inunction

n.

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(Med.) 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.

Noun

1.

inunction - anointing as part of a religious ceremony or healing ritual Synonyms: unction

anele, anoint, anointing, anointment, embrocate, inunct, oil, religious ceremony, religious ritual, unction