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Which Term Describes the Method of Applying a Drug Directly

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Which term describes the method of applying a drug directly to the skin or mucous membrane, usually for a local effect?


Definitions:

Organism

A living entity characterized by the capacity for metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction.

Neurotoxin

A type of toxin that specifically targets neural tissues, potentially causing damage to the nervous system.

Mutagen

An agent, such as radiation or a chemical substance, that causes genetic mutation.

Carcinogen

is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer, by altering cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells.

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