embrocation

Noun
Synonyms: liniment

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and painSynonyms: liniment
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Embrocation \Em`bro*ca"tion\, n. [NL. embrocatio: cf. F. embrocation.] (Med.) (a) The act of moistening and rubbing a diseased part with spirit, oil, etc. (b) The liquid or lotion with which an affected part is rubbed. [1913 Webster]
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