Systemic: meaning, definitions and examples

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systemic

[ sɪˈstɛmɪk ]

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medical

Relating to or affecting the entire body or an entire organism, system, or set of systems.

Synonyms

complete, general, overall

Examples of usage

Systemic diseases are those that affect the entire body rather than just one part.
The medication works by targeting systemic inflammation throughout the body.

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business

Relating to or affecting an entire system, organization, or process.

Synonyms

organizational, procedural, structural

Examples of usage

The company implemented systemic changes to improve efficiency.
There were systemic issues with the supply chain that needed to be addressed.

Translations

Translations of the word "systemic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sistêmico

🇮🇳 प्रणालीगत

🇩🇪 systemisch

🇮🇩 sistemik

🇺🇦 системний

🇵🇱 systemowy

🇯🇵 システミック (システムに関する)

🇫🇷 systémique

🇪🇸 sistémico

🇹🇷 sistemik

🇰🇷 시스템의

🇸🇦 نظامي

🇨🇿 systémový

🇸🇰 systémový

🇨🇳 系统的

🇸🇮 sistemski

🇮🇸 kerfislegt

🇰🇿 жүйелі

🇬🇪 სისტემური

🇦🇿 sistemli

🇲🇽 sistémico

Word origin

The word 'systemic' originated from the Late Latin word 'systemicus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'systemikos', meaning 'pertaining to a system'. The usage of 'systemic' has evolved over time to encompass a wide range of contexts, from medical to business to social systems.