Topically

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a topical manner.
  2. 2
    (Applied) to a localized part of the body.

    "If the predisposition to the disease has arisen from a plethoric state of the system, or from a turgescence in the vessels of the head, this is to be obviated by bleeding, both generally and topically, but more particularly the latter; an abstemious diet and proper exercise; and by a seton in the neck."

Adverb
  1. 1
    to a restricted area of the body wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
locally

Example

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"The medication should be administered topically."

Etymology

From topical + -ly.

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