Topical
Topical (medicine)
Topical (pronunciation: /ˈtɒpɪkəl/) refers to a method of administration where medication is applied directly to a particular area of the skin or mucous membranes for localized effect. The term is derived from the Greek word "topikos" which means "of a place".
Etymology
The term "topical" comes from the Greek word "topikos", which means "of a place". It was first used in the context of medicine in the 17th century to describe treatments applied directly to a particular part of the body.
Related Terms
- Dermal: Pertaining to the skin.
- Transdermal: A method of delivering medication through the skin for systemic effect.
- Cutaneous: Relating to the skin.
- Mucosal: Pertaining to the mucous membranes.
- Local Anesthetic: A medication that causes reversible absence of pain sensation in a specific area of the body.
- Systemic: Pertaining to something that is spread throughout, system-wide, affecting a group or system such as a body, economy, market or society as a whole.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Topical
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