topických

Topických is a Czech adjective form used to describe substances and therapies intended for local or topical application in medicine. It is the genitive plural form of topický, used when modifying a noun in the genitive plural, for example in phrases like "účinky topických léků" (effects of topical drugs) or "topických krémů" (topical creams).

In modern medical language, topický denotes treatments applied to the skin or mucous membranes rather than administered systemically. It is commonly found in dermatology, pharmacology, and pharmacy label language, with common collocations such as topické masti, topické roztoky, topické přípravky, and topická léčba. The term contrasts with systemic or peroral therapies.

Etymology: topický derives from Greek topikos meaning "of place" or "local," via Latin and later Czech usage. In Czech, the feminine and neuter forms are topická and topické, while the general sense remains "pertaining to topical application" rather than to debate topics.

The word appears mainly in scientific and clinical texts; outside medicine, topický is rare and the word "topic" in the sense of subject matters is usually expressed with téma rather than topický.