fomentation /fō′mentā″shən/ [L, fomentare, to apply a poultice] , 1. a topical treatment for pain or inflammation that uses a warm, moist application. 2. a substance or poultice that is used as a warm, moist application.
fomentation /fō′mentā″shən/ [L, fomentare, to apply a poultice] , 1. a topical treatment for pain or inflammation that uses a warm, moist application. 2. a substance or poultice that is used as a warm, moist application.