impanation
/ˌɪmpəˈneɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun] Theology
The medieval and Reformation doctrine that the body of Christ is present within the Eucharistic bread and does not replace it. Compare with consubstantiation.
Derivatives
impanate
Origin
Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin impanatio(n-), from impanare 'embody in bread', from in- 'in' + panis 'bread'.