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Fomentation

/fəʊmənˈteɪʃ(ə)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 (dispersing) tumours.

📖 Definitions of "Fomentation"

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  1. 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. 2

    A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.

  3. 3

    Encouragement; excitation; instigation.

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