fomentation
Americannoun
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encouragement of discord, rebellion, etc.; instigation.
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the application of warm liquid, ointments, etc., to the surface of the body.
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the liquid, ointments, etc., so applied.
Etymology
Origin of fomentation
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin fōmentātiōn- (stem of fōmentātiō ), equivalent to fōmentāt ( us ) (past participle of fōmentāre to foment ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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Then a Pint of Vinegar is to be added, and Flanels or other woollen Cloths dipt in the Fomentation, and wrung out, are to be applied to the Part affected.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
Provide a good large blanket prepared as above in Fomentation.
From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce
The blanket may be prepared as directed in article Fomentation, using these boiling suds instead of water.
From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce
This Fomentation may be apply'd very hot to very good purpose, viz. an equal quantity of Camphirated Wine and Lime-Water, with three Drams of Camphire.
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
For the method of applying this, see Fomentation and Armchair Fomentation.
From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce
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