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Webster 1913 Edition


Fomentation

Foˊmen-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[[GREEK].
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.
Young.

Webster 1828 Edition


Fomentation

FOMENTA'TION

, n.
1.
The act of applying warm liquors to a part of the body, by means of flannels dipped in hot water or medicated decoctions, for the purpose of easing pain, by relaxing the skin, or of discussing tumors.
2.
The lotion applied, or to be applied to a diseased part.
3.
Excitation; instigation, encouragement.

Definition 2024


fomentation

fomentation

English

Noun

fomentation (plural fomentations)

  1. 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.
  2. The lotion applied to a diseased part.
  3. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.

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