fo·men·ta·tion
| \ ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən
, -ˌmen- \
, -ˌmen- \
Definition of fomentation
1a
: the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain
b
: the material so applied
2
: the act of fomenting : instigation
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fomentation
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fo·men·ta·tion
| \ ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
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Medical Definition of fomentation
1
: the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain
2
: the material applied in fomentation : poultice
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