topically

• Adverbio que significa principalmente 'de manera local o superficial', usado sobre todo en medicina para indicar que un tratamiento se aplica directamente sobre la piel o las mucosas, sin afectar a todo el cuerpo. También puede referirse a 'en relación con un tema concreto' o 'según el tema tratado'.

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.

   de manera actual/temática

   • 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.

   Tópicamente (aplicado a la superficie)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosexternallylocally