fomentation
fo-men-ta-tion
noun
The application of warm, moist compresses to a body part for therapeutic relief.
"The nurse applied a warm fomentation to the patient's chest."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: instigation
fo-men-ta-tion
The application of warm, moist compresses to a body part for therapeutic relief.
"The nurse applied a warm fomentation to the patient's chest."
Synonyms: instigation