noun🔗ShareThe act of fomenting; the application of warm, soft, medicinal substances, as for the purpose of easing pain by relaxing the skin, or of discussing (dispersing) tumours."The doctor recommended fomentation with warm towels to relieve the muscle pain in her back. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body."The nurse applied a warm fomentation to the patient's sore back to ease the muscle pain. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEncouragement; excitation; instigation."The student's constant fomentation of discontent made it difficult for the teacher to manage the class. "actionattitudepoliticscharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading