fomentation

Definition of Fomentation in English :

1. fomentation

a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice

2. fomentation

application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

3. fomentation, instigation

deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fomentation

noun

1.

treatment of bodily pain or injury by the application of warm, moist substances, as in a lotion or compress

2.

a lotion, compress, etc. so applied

3.

a stirring up of trouble; incitement

n.

1. The act of fomenting; incitement.

2.

a. A substance or material used as a warm, moist medicinal compress; a poultice.

b. The therapeutic application of warmth and moisture, as to relieve pain.