Definition of fomentation Fomentation
fo•men•ta•tion
We found 10 definitions of fomentation from 4 different sources.
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What does fomentation mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: fomentations |
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| fomentation - deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) | ||
| instigation | ||
| trigger, initiation, induction an act that sets in motion some course of events | ||
| fomentation - application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation | ||
| treatment, intervention care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury) | ||
| fomentation - a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice | ||
| substance the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- fomentation (Noun)
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. - fomentation (Noun)
The lotion applied to a diseased part. - fomentation (Noun)
Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- fomentation (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. - fomentation (n.)
The lotion applied to a diseased part. - fomentation (n.)
Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Part of speech
🔤- fomentation, noun, singular of fomentations.
