Found 2 items, similar to fomentation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: fomentation fomentation n 1: application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation 2: deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) [syn: instigation]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Fomentation Fomentation \Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. [1913 Webster] Dishonest fomentation of your pride. --Young. [1913 Webster]