fomentation

noun fo·men·ta·tion \ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-\

Definition of FOMENTATION

a : the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain

b : the material so applied

: the act of fomenting : instigation

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14th century

Medical Dictionary

noun fo·men·ta·tion \ˌfō-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-\

: the application of hot moist substances to the body to ease pain

: the material applied in fomentation : poultice

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