topical

Phonetic

US /ˈtɑːpɪkl/UK /ˈtɒpɪkl/

Translations

ADJRelating to a particular topic or subject., Relating to a topic or subject of current interest., Local to a particular place., Applied to a localized part of the body., Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye)., Arranged according to topic or theme; thematic.

NOUNA substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye)., A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye). A topical anaesthetic., A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects., A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.

Variants

topicals: Plural

Examples

For an endometrial biopsy like Mendoza experienced, the guidelines suggest that topical or injected anesthetics and/or NSAIDs like naproxen may help reduce pain.
Source:www.nationalgeographic.com
For a topical guide, see
Source:en.wikipedia.org
Exclusive inbox access to topical reporting, opinion perspectives and expert guidance
Source:www.nytimes.com
Fluticasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis)
Source:www.mayoclinic.org
For an endometrial biopsy like Mendoza experienced, the guidelines suggest that topical or injected anesthetics and/or NSAIDs like naproxen may help reduce pain.
Source:www.nationalgeographic.com

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