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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.

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  1. 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 tumors.
  2. n. The lotion applied to a diseased part.
  3. n. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
  4. n. a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
  5. n. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
  6. n. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
  7. 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. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Dishonest fomentation of your pride. Young.
  8. n. a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice n. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation n. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)