inunction

noun in·unc·tion \i-ˈnəŋ(k)-shən\

Definition of INUNCTION

: an act of applying oil or ointment : anointing

Middle English, from Latin inunction-, inunctio, from inunguere to anoint — more at anoint

First Known Use: 15th century

Medical Dictionary

noun in·unc·tion \in-ˈəŋ(k)-shən\

: an act of applying an oil or ointment; specifically : the rubbing of an ointment into the skin for therapeutic purposes

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