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topical
adjective top·i·cal \ˈtä-pi-kəl\
: relating to current news or events : dealing with things that are important, popular, etc., right now
medical : made to be put on the skin
Full Definition of TOPICAL
1
a : of, relating to, or arranged by topics <set down in topical form> b : referring to the topics of the day or place : of local or temporary interest <a topical novel> <topical references>
2
: designed for or involving local application and action (as on the body) <a topical anesthetic> <a topical remedy>
— top·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of TOPICAL
circa 1525
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topical
adjective top·i·cal \ˈtäp-i-kəl\
Medical Definition of TOPICAL
: designed for or involving application to or action on the surface of a part of the body <applied a topical anesthetic to numb the skin> <eyedrops used in the topical treatment of glaucoma>
—top·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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