Fomentation

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /fɔː(ɹ).mÉ™nˈteɪ.ʃən/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Full definition of fomentation

Noun

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.
• Fielding Tom Jones|VII|xiiiI then applied a fomentation to the part, which highly answered the intention;
3. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.