Topical Route of Administration

**Semantic type:** Functional Concept

**Definition:** The application of a drug to a certain area of the skin or mucous membrane (including the intra-organ application), or other tissue locally, so that the agent will take effect on the surface and/or on the underlying tissues.

**Synonyms:** - T - TOP - TOPIC - TOPICAL - TOPICAL - TOPICAL - TOPICAL - Topical - Topical - Topical