topical

Relating to a particular topic or subject.

The book is divided into topical chapters.

Relating to a topic or subject of current interest.

Fair trade has become quite a topical issue.

Local to a particular place.

Applied to a localized part of the body.

Applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

Terbinafine is available in 250 mg tablets and in a topical 1% ointment. There is no parenteral form available.

A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

Small amounts of potent ingredients can, in theory, mean far less skin irritation, as one might get with a one-time high dose of retinol. And with topicals, there is a more uniform delivery of product to the skin’s surface.

"This is a great introductory line to first-time cannabis users because two of the items are topicals, which don't get you high," says Elisabeth, who prides herself and her growers on having a well-balanced and chemical-free strand.

A substance, especially a medication, applied externally (to the surface of the skin or eye).

A joke dealing with current events or topical subjects.

You can’t do a show at an audience – you have to do a show with an audience and structure the act so that you start with the “hello” gags, then the topicals, then the surreal stuff.

A postage stamp depicting a particular theme or subject (such as birds or trains), potentially sought out by topical stamp collectors.

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