fomentation

fomentation has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 11.

Definitions

• n.. 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.
• n.. The lotion applied to a diseased part.
• n.. Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
• n.. deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
• n.. application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
• n.. a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice