embrocation

/ˈɛmbɑrˌkeɪʃən/
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Other forms: embrocations

Definitions of embrocation
  1. noun
    a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
    synonyms: liniment
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    type of:
    application, lotion
    liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin
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