1. fomentation(n = noun.substance) - a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice;
is a kind of substance
2. fomentation(n = noun.act) - application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation;
is a kind of intervention, treatment
Derived form verb foment2
3. fomentation(n = noun.act) instigation - deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord);
is a kind of induction, initiation, trigger
Derived form verb foment1
1. 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. [1913 Webster]
2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. [1913 Webster]
"Dishonest fomentation of your pride." [1913 Webster]
fomentation, n.
1 the act or an instance of fomenting.
2 materials prepared for application to a wound etc.
Etymology:
ME f. OF or LL fomentatio (as FOMENT)