apply externally

Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words

to put a substance on the outside of the body

applyADVERB + VERB

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externally

Examples (10)

  • This ointment is to be applied externally only.
  • Warning: Do not ingest; apply externally to the affected area.
  • Should I apply this cream externally twice a day?
  • The herbal balm is designed to be applied externally for muscle relief.
  • After cleaning the wound, apply the antiseptic externally with a cotton swab.
  • The doctor instructed him to apply the lotion externally until the rash disappeared.
  • For pets, you must apply this flea treatment externally along the spine.
  • The label clearly states that this product must be applied externally.
  • For the study, the substance was applied externally to test for skin reactions.
  • To treat the burn, apply the gel externally in a thin layer.