fomentation

fo·men·ta·tion

treatment of bodily pain or injury by the application of warm, moist substances, as in a lotion or compress
a lotion, compress, etc. so applied
a stirring up of trouble; incitement

Origin of fomentation

Middle English fomentacioun from Late Latin fomentatio from Classical Latin fomentum: see foment

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fomentation

noun

The act of fomenting; incitement.
a. A substance or material used as a warm, moist medicinal compress; a poultice.
b. The therapeutic application of warmth and moisture, as to relieve pain.

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Noun

(plural fomentations)

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.
The lotion applied to a diseased part.
Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

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fomentation - Medical Definition

The act of fomenting; incitement.
1. A substance or material used as a warm, moist medicinal compress; a poultice.
2. The therapeutic application of warmth and moisture, as to relieve pain.

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