Library / English Dictionary

TOPICALLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

To a restricted area of the body

Example:

apply this medicine topically

Synonyms:

locally; topically

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

topical (pertaining to the surface of a body part)

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 Context examples: 

Hydroxyamphetamine, when applied topically to the eye, stimulates the release of norepinephrine from postganglionic adrenergic nerves resulting in the stimulation of both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors.

(Hydroxyamphetamine, NCI Thesaurus)

Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes.

(Emollient, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

When applied topically in the eye, it lowers intraocular pressure by reducing aqueous humor secretion.

(Betaxolol Hydrochloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.

(Cortisol, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

A topically administered metabolic precursor of protoporphyrin IX.

(Aminolevulinic acid, NCI Thesaurus)

Hexachlorophene is used topically in soaps, creams and dermatological preparations and is active against gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against gram-negative organisms.

(Hexachlorophene, NCI Thesaurus)

A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain.

(Capsaicin, NCI Dictionary)

When applied topically to the eye, dilation of the pupil (mydriasis) and paralysis of accommodation (cycloplegia) result from the local anticholinergic effects on the ciliary muscle and iris.

(Homatropine Hydrobromide, NCI Thesaurus)

Yarrow oil has activities that can be beneficial to the nervous, genitourinary and digestive systems, and can be used topically for skin care.

(Achillea millefolium Oil, NCI Thesaurus)

These compounds can be administered topically or systemically and have been used therapeutically to treat psoriasis and various types of neoplasms.

(Photosensitizing agent, NCI Thesaurus)