Fomentation
Pronunciation : Fo`men*ta"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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 applied to a diseased part.
2. Excitation; instigation; encouragement. Dishonest fomentation of your pride. Young.
[fomentatio: cf. F. fomentation.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913