Systemic: meaning, definitions and examples
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systemic
[ sɪˈstɛmɪk ]
medical
Relating to or affecting the entire body or an entire organism, system, or set of systems.
Synonyms
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: systematic, systematically, systematics, systematization, systematize, systems, unsystematic.