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Fomentation   Listen
Fomentation

noun
1.
A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice.
2.
Application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation.
3.
Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord).  Synonym: instigation.





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Words linked to "Fomentation" :   trigger, foment, initiation, induction, intervention, substance, compress, treatment, instigation


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