fomentation
/fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)n//ˌfoʊmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
- 1
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 (dispersing) tumours.
- 2
A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.
- 3
Encouragement; excitation; instigation.
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