- illinition
- The friction of a surface to facilitate absorption of an ointment. [L. il-lino, pp. -litus, to smear on (in + lino)]
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il·li·ni·tion (il″ĭ-nishґən) [L. illinire to smear] the application of an ointment or liniment with rubbing.
Medical dictionary. 2011.