Topical (redirected from topical agent)

topical /top·i·cal/ (top´i-k'l) pertaining to a particular area, as a topical antiinfective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied.

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top·i·cal (tp-kl)

adj.

Of or applied to a definite or localized area of the body.

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topi·cal·ly adv.

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Topical

A term used to describe medicine that has effects only in a specific area, not throughout the body, particularly medicine that is put directly on the skin.

Mentioned in: Anesthesia, Local, Antifungal Drugs, Topical, Corticosteroids, Dermatologic, Impotence, Otitis Media, Scabies, Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma, Topical Anesthesia

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topical,

adj pertaining to the outer surface.

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topical,

adj 1. of or pertaining to the surface of a part of the body.
2. of or pertaining to a drug or treatment applied to the surface of a part of the body.

topical anesthesia,

n See anesthesia, topical.

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topical

pertaining to a particular area, as a topical anti-infective applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied.

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topical agent

a pharmaceutical preparation for topical application.