Term: topical effect
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.TT06846

Definition:
Consequence of application of a substance to the surface of the body which occurs at the point of application.

Source: PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1073 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)

Citation: 'topical effect' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.TT06846

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