systemic
sɪˈstɛmɪk
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Definition of systemic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
whole systemaffecting or relating to an entire system
  • There are systemic problems in the organization.
comprehensive holistic
2.
medicalTECH.affecting the entire body or organismTECH.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a systemic infection.
generalized
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Expressions with systemic

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illness that affects many body organs or the whole body
Diabetes is considered a systemic disease with many possible complications.
illness where germs spread throughout the body, not just one area
The patient developed a systemic infection after the surgery.
risk affecting entire financial system
The collapse of the bank posed a systemic risk.
chronic autoimmune disease harming many organs with inflammation
Systemic lupus erythematosus can affect the skin, joints, and kidneys.
giving a drug so it spreads through the whole body by blood
Systemic administration of the medicine reduced symptoms throughout the entire body.
blood moves from heart through body and returns, not including lungs
Systemic circulation carries oxygen-rich blood to the body.

Origin of systemic

Greek, systema (organized whole)

Terms with systemic included in their meaning

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systemic issue
systemic oppression based on race
systemic advantage
wealthy individuals benefit from existing systems and opportunities
systemic issue
serious problem in a system or organization
business
additional financial burden due to systemic inequalities
systemic racism
racism built into laws, policies, or institutions
systemic disruption
disruption of a system or process
decay
gradual moral or systemic decay
pharmacology
reduction of drug concentration before systemic circulation

Examples of systemic in a sentence

  • They proposed systemic reforms to improve healthcare.
  • The disease had a systemic impact on his health.
  • Doctors are studying systemic treatments for the condition.

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  1. French:systémique, généralisé, ...
  2. German:systemisch, ...
  3. Italian:sistemico, ...
  4. Spanish:sistémico, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistémico, ...
  6. Chinese:系统性的, 全身性的, ...
  7. Japanese:全体的な, システミックな, ...
  8. Arabic:نظامي, جِهازِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרַכְתִּי, הַמַּשְׁפִּיעַ עַל כָּל הַגּוּף אוֹ הָאוֹרְגַּנִיזְם, ...
  10. Russian:системный, общий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:системний, ...
  12. Hindi:तंत्रगत, सिस्टेमिक, ...
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