fomentation

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. Source: opted

2. n. The lotion applied to a diseased part. Source: opted

3. n. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Source: opted

4. n. a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice Source: wordnet

5. n. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation Source: wordnet

6. n. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

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) Source: ecdict

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