fomentation /fo·men·ta·tion/ (fo″men-ta´shun) treatment by warm moist applications; also, the substance thus applied.
fomentation
fomentation [fo″men-ta´shun]
fo·men·ta·tion (f  m n-t  shn, -m n-)n. 1. A substance or material used as a warm, moist medicinal compress; a poultice. 2. The therapeutic application of warmth and moisture, as to relieve pain. |
fomentation
[fō′mentā′shən]
Etymology: L, fomentare, to apply a poultice
1 a topical treatment for pain or inflammation that uses a warm, moist application.
2 a substance or poultice that is used as a warm, moist application.
fomentation [fo″men-ta´shun]
treatment by warm, moist applications; also, the substance thus applied.
fomentation
treatment by warm, moist applications; also, the substance thus applied. Hosing down with cold water is referred to as cold fomentation.
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