01 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 d…
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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.(Med.)
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Excitation; instigation; encouragement.“Dishonest fomentation of your pride.” — Young.