Fomentation

n.	1.	(Med.) 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.
	2.	Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Dishonest fomentation of your pride. - Young.

Noun	1.	fomentation - application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
	2.	fomentation - deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord) Synonyms: instigation

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