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.
2.
Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Dishonest fomentation of your pride.
Young.
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