Word Type

Noun

The word "fomentation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived From

foment

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

induction initiation intervention substance treatment trigger

Type Of (IsA)

substance treatment trigger

Related Terms

foment fomenter refoment

Related Terms

application discuss diseased disperse encouragement excitation foment fomenter instigation lotion medicinal poultice refoment soft substance tumour

Synonym Network

foment

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