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 — n. f. T. de Médecine Action de fomenter. Fomentation sèche, Qui se fait au moyen d’une boule d’eau chaude ou de linge, de laine, de sable chauds. Fomentation humide, Qui se fait au moyen de cataplasmes, de compresses, etc. Il est vieux. Il… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
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
