topically

• Adverb, das im medizinischen und pharmazeutischen Kontext verwendet wird und bedeutet „auf eine bestimmte Körperstelle aufgetragen“ oder „auf ein bestimmtes Thema bezogen“. In der Medizin beschreibt es das Auftragen eines Stoffes direkt auf die Haut oder Schleimhäute.

An adverb used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts meaning "applied to a particular area of the body" or "relating to a specific subject." In medicine, it describes the application of a substance directly to the skin or mucous membranes.

1. Relating to current subjectsC1formal

   In a way that relates to subjects of current interest or relevance.

   Aktuell

   • The comedian spoke topically about recent political events.
   • The article is topically relevant to today's economic issues.
   • She writes topically, addressing the most pressing social concerns.

2. Applied to a surfaceC1formalmedical

   In a manner applied directly to a part of the body, especially the skin.

   Äußerlich angewendet

   • The cream should be applied topically to the affected area.
   • This medication is used topically to treat skin infections.
   • The ointment works best when applied topically twice a day.

   Synonymeexternallylocally