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fomentation — [ fɔmɑ̃tasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • XIIIe; lat. fomentatio → fomenter 1 ♦ Méd. Anc. Action d appliquer un topique chaud. 2 ♦ Littér. Fig. Action de préparer ou d entretenir en sous main quelque trouble. ⇒ excitation. « la fomentation des haines les plus… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Fomentation — Fo men*ta tion, n. [?. fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.] 1. (Med.) (a) 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. (b) The lotion… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fomentation — index aggravation (exacerbation), commotion, disturbance, instigation, origination, outbreak, outburst … Law dictionary
fomentation — (n.) c.1400, from L.L. fomentationem, noun of action from pp. stem of fomentare, from L. fomentum (see FOMENT (Cf. foment)) … Etymology dictionary
fomentation — Fomentation, Fotus, Fomentum, Fomentatio … Thresor de la langue françoyse
fomentation — Fomentation. s. f. v. Remede qu on applique exterieurement sur une partie malade, pour adoucir, fortifier, resoudre, &c. Des fomentations excellentes pour les hypocondres. adoucir, amollir par des fomentations … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
fomentation — [fō΄men tā′shən, fō΄məntā′shən] n. [ME fomentacioun < LL fomentatio < L fomentum: see FOMENT] 1. treatment of bodily pain or injury by the application of warm, moist substances, as in a lotion or compress 2. a lotion, compress, etc. so… … English World dictionary
fomentation — (fo man ta sion ; en vers, de cinq syllabes) s. f. Terme de médecine. Application d un épithème chaud et liquide sur une partie du corps, au moyen d une éponge, d un morceau de flanelle ou d un linge trempé dans le liquide. Faire des fomentations … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
fomentation — /foh men tay sheuhn/, n. 1. encouragement of discord, rebellion, etc.; instigation. 2. the application of warm liquid, ointments, etc., to the surface of the body. 3. the liquid, ointments, etc., so applied. [1350 1400; ME < LL fomentation (s. of … Universalium
fomentation — noun /fɔː(ɹ).mənˈteɪ.ʃən/ a) 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. I then applied a fomentation to the part, which highly… … Wiktionary
