topical -
of or relating to or arranged by topics; "a detailed record on both a chronological and a topical basis"
topical -
pertaining to the surface of a body part; "a drug for topical (or local) application"; "a topical anesthesia"
local relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area; "local taxes"; "local authorities"
topical -
of interest at the present time; "a topical reference"; "a topical and timely study of civil liberty"
A topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes such as the vagina, anus, throat, eyes and ears. Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin. Topical medications may also be inhalational, such as asthma medications, or applied to the surface of tissues other than the skin, such as eye drops applied to the conjunctiva, or ear drops placed in the ear, or medications applied to the surface of a tooth.
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topical Applied directly to the skin; applied externally to a particular part of the body.
topical Something that is of interest at the present time.
topical Pertaining to, referring to, or treating a specific subject (usually of a collection, selection, or presentation, etc.)
