topically

• Advérbio usado em contexto médico e farmacêutico, significando "aplicado numa área específica do corpo" ou "relacionado a um tema específico". Em medicina, descreve a aplicação de uma substância diretamente sobre a pele ou mucosas.

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.

   Atualmente

   • 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.

   Uso tópico

   • 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.

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