Embrocated

/ˈɛmbroʊkeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been treated or rubbed with a medicinal lotion, liniment, or oil; anointed for therapeutic effect.

Etymology

Past participle of 'embrocate,' describing the state of having received therapeutic rubbing or lotion application.

Kelly Says

The sensation of having your muscles embrocated with a warming liniment actually works partly through heat and partly through placebo—but that doesn't make it less effective because your nervous system can't tell the difference.

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