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fo·men·ta·tion
\ˌfōmən.ˈtāshən, -ˌmen.-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English fomentacioun, from Late Latin fomentation-, fomentatio, from fomentatus (past participle of fomentare) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act of fomenting : excitation, instigation, encouragement
2.
a. : the application of hot moist substances (as wet cloths) to the body for the purpose of easing pain
b. : the material thus applied
c. : poultice |