fomentation
Pronunciation: fō′men-tā′shŭn
Definition:
- A warm application.
- Application of warmth and moisture in the treatment of disease.
[L. fomento, pp. -atus, to foment, fr. fomentum, a poultice, fr. foveo, to keep warm]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

