Inunction

Definition:

• (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.

Compare inunction with other words:

injunction vs. inunction

inunction vs. unguent

balm vs. inunction

inunction vs. oil

anointing vs. inunction

inunction vs. unctuous

inunction vs. ointment

anoint vs. inunction