FOMENTATION

fomentation. fomentation, an asswaging, or comforting by warmth.

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fomentation. Fomentation, n. a bathing with any thing, a lotion

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Fo′men‐ta″tion (?), n. [[�. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.]] 1. 1. (Med.) (a) 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. (b) The lotion applied to a diseased part.
2. 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Dishonest fomentation of your pride. Young.