fomentation (n.)

  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)

    [ Syn: instigation ]

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