| Pronunciation: | `embrow'keyshun | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain | ||
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| Synonyms: | liniment | ||
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| See Also: | application, lotion | ||
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| Definition: | \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.
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