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What is a fomentation?

What is a fomentation? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  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 (dispersing) tumours.
  2. A lotion or poultice applied to a diseased or injured part of the body.
  3. Encouragement; excitation; instigation.
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Renew the fomentation every five minutes for three-quarters-of-an-hour at least.
Self-help measures such as fomentation, cold packs, gentle massage with topical agents to relieve pain can be very soothing.
More than any military operation, this kind of power projection works against the fomentation of militant hatred towards them.
Arcane designs and clever agitprop, Red Sox fomentation, hearts with initials and humbling compliments.
Rub on a little oil when the fomentation comes off, and keep the head warm.
Hops may be used topically as a fomentation or a poultice, as a resolvent or discutient in painful swellings and tumours.

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