Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Fomentation \Fo`men*ta"tion\, n. [?. fomentatio: cf. F.
   fomentation.]
   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.

Source : WordNet®

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}]