instigation; incitement; application of water or medicated liquids; medicated liquids
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Fomentation Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
fomentation
\fo`men*ta"tion\ (?), n. [&?;. fomentatio: cf. f. fomentation.]
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.
fomentation
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1. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
2. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) [syn: instigation]
The application of warm substances to diseased parts
Noun
1. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
(hypernym) treatment
(derivation) foment
2. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
(synonym) instigation
(hypernym) trigger, induction, initiation
(derivation) agitate, foment, stir up
Fomentation Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
A heating pad is a pad used for warming of parts of the body in order to manage pain. Localized application of heat causes the blood vessels in that area to dilate, enhancing perfusion to the targeted tissue. Types of heating pads include electrical, chemical and hot water bottles.
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Fomentation Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
