Fomentation
Fomentation , noun
[{not transcribed}. fomentatio: compare French fomentation.]
1.
(a) (Medicine) 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)
(Medicine) The lotion applied to a diseased part.
2.
Excitation; instigation; encouragement.
Dishonest fomentation of your pride.