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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
nounfo·men·ta·tion | \ ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- \
\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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The first known use of fomentation was in the 14th century
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