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MeSH Heading: Administration, Topical
Tree Number(s): E02.319.267.120
Unique ID: D000287
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000287
Annotation: general; prefer specifics; "topical" in titles frequently means ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS
Scope Note: The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.
Entry Version: ADMIN TOPICAL
Entry Term(s): Administration, Topical Drug; Drug Administration, Topical; Topical Administration; Topical Drug Administration
NLM Classification #: WB 340
Public MeSH Note: 74
History Note: 74
Date Established: 1974/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2008/07/08

Concept UI: M0000449
Scope Note: The application of drug preparations to the surfaces of the body, especially the skin (ADMINISTRATION, CUTANEOUS) or mucous membranes. This method of treatment is used to avoid systemic side effects when high doses are required at a localized area or as an alternative systemic administration route, to avoid hepatic processing for example.
Terms: Administration, Topical Preferred Term
Term UI T000954
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1974); Topical Administration
Term UI T000953
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Administration, Topical Drug
Term UI T000955
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Topical Drug Administration
Term UI T000956
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX); Drug Administration, Topical
Term UI T000957
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID UNK (19XX)

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