inunction
/ɪˈnʌŋkʃən/
noun
- The act of rubbing an oil or ointment into the skin; an application of ointment.
- The massage therapist performed a gentle inunction using lavender oil.
- The doctor recommended daily inunction of the medicated cream for the rash.
- In ancient Rome, inunction with scented oils was part of the bathing ritual.
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