Definition Synonyms
Definition of topical - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
topicsrelating to a particular topic or subject
- The topical discussion focused on climate change.
2.
current relevancerelating to current news or events
- The debate focused on topical issues affecting the community..
3.
medicalTECH. applied to a localized part of the bodyTECH.
- The doctor recommended a topical cream for the rash.
4.
thematicarranged according to topic or theme
- The book was organized in a topical manner.
Expressions with topical
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liquid medicine made to be applied on skin or body surface
The doctor prescribed a topical solution for the rash.
medication applied to skin to numb pain
The doctor used a topical anaesthetic before stitching the wound.
anesthetic applied to skin to numb a specific area
The doctor used a topical anesthetic before the procedure.
loss of sensation in a specific area
The doctor applied topical anaesthesia to the wound before stitching.
medication for reducing eye pressure in glaucoma
The doctor prescribed a topical prostaglandin eyedrop for her glaucoma.
Origin of topical
Latin, topica (matters of current interest)
Terms with topical included in their meaning
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cold relief
topical medication for cold symptoms
medical
topical treatment for muscle pain
medical
ethanol solution used as a topical antiseptic
opinion article
article expressing opinions on topical issues
medical
topical medication for treating sunburn and rashes
topical remedy
menthol balm for easing aches or breathing blockage
pharmacology
local anesthetic for topical pain relief
non-urgent material
material not urgently topical or current
aromatic solution
fragrant liquid used for inhalation or topical application
hair loss
topical solution to promote hair growth
eye treatment
topical sulfonamide for treating eye infections
Examples of topical in a sentence
Her article was very topical, addressing current events. The article covered several topical events from the past week. They discussed topical news stories during the meeting. Apply the topical gel twice daily. The ointment is for topical use only. The archive groups its articles into topical sections.
Our teacher prepared a topical guide to climate change.
View all translations of topical
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- French:thématique, d'actualité, ...
- German:thematisch, aktuell, ...
- Italian:tematico, di attualità, ...
- Spanish:temático, de actualidad, ...
- Portuguese:temático, atual, ...
- Chinese:专题的, 时事的, ...
- Japanese:話題の, 時事的, ...
- Arabic:مَوْضوعي, راهِن, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹשְׂאִי, אַקְטוּאָלִי, ...
- Russian:актуальный, злободневный, ...
- Ukrainian:актуальний, топічний, ...
- Hindi:विषयगत, समसामयिक, ...
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