| fomentation | 1. <medicine> 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 tumours. The lotion applied to a diseased part. 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. "Dishonest fomentation of your pride." (Young) Origin: fomentatio: cf. F. Fomentation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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