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 fo·men·ta·tion /ˌfomənˈteʃən, ˌmɛn-/
 熱罨,熱罨劑,煽動

 fo·men·ta·tion /ˌfomənˈteʃən, ˌmɛn-/ 名詞
 熱敷,熱罨,罨劑

 Fo·men·ta·tion n.
 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.
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 fomentation
      n 1: application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to
           relieve pain and inflammation
      2: deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or
         discord) [syn: instigation]