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compress vs fomentation

fomentation vs compress

compress and fomentation both are nouns.

compress is a verb but fomentation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
compress Yes No Yes No
fomentation Yes No No No
compress (noun) fomentation (noun)
a cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord)
application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation
a substance used as a warm moist medicinal compress or poultice
compress (verb) fomentation (verb)
squeeze or press together
make more compact by or as if by pressing
Difference between compress and fomentation

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