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2 definitions for embrocation

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :


  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]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 :


  embrocation
       n : a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve
           muscular stiffness and pain [syn: liniment]

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