inunction

n. [ L. inunctio, fr. inungere, inunctum, to anoint. See 1st In-, and Unction. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]