Fomentation

[,fəʊmen'teɪʃ(ə)n]

Definition

(noun.) deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord).

(noun.) application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation.

(noun.) a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice.

Inputed by Celia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.

(n.) The lotion applied to a diseased part.

(n.) Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

Editor: Ned

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Stupe, local bathing (with warm lotions).[2]. Instigation, encouragement.

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