inunction
noun
in·unc·tion i-ˈnəŋ(k)-shən 
: an act of applying oil or ointment : anointing
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin inunction-, inunctio, from inunguere to anoint — more at anoint
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
inunction
noun
in·unc·tion in-ˈəŋ(k)-shən
1
: an act of applying an oil or ointment
specifically : the rubbing of an ointment into the skin for therapeutic purposes
2
: ointment, unguent