fomentation (redirected from fomentations)

fomentation /fo·men·ta·tion/ (fo″men-ta´shun) treatment by warm moist applications; also, the substance thus applied.

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fo·men·ta·tion (fmn-tshn, -mn-)

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.

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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.

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fomentation

treatment by warm, moist applications; also, the substance thus applied. Hosing down with cold water is referred to as cold fomentation.