fomentation

Noun
  1. A substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice (synset 114897207)
    is a type of: substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
    substance meronym: compress - a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever)
  2. Application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation (synset 100709421)
    is a type of: intervention, treatment - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
  3. Deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) (synset 100157445)
    is a type of: induction, initiation, trigger - an act that sets in motion some course of events
    same as: instigation

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