topically

• Adverbe utilisé dans un contexte médical et pharmaceutique pour désigner une application sur une zone précise du corps, ou un rapport à un sujet spécifique. En médecine, il décrit l'application d'une substance directement sur la peau ou les muqueuses.

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 manière actuelle

   • 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.

   de manière topique (application locale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesexternallylocally