"fomentation" in the noun sense
1. fomentation
a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
2. fomentation
application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
3. fomentation, instigation
deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
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