SYSTEMIC

systemic

(adjective) affecting an entire system; “a systemic poison”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

systemic (not comparable)

Embedded within and spread throughout and affecting a whole system, group, body, economy, market, or society.

(physiology) Pertaining to an entire organism.

Synonym: holistic

Usage notes

Not to be confused with systematic (“methodical”).

Antonyms

• topical

• (widespread, prevalent): endemic

Source: Wiktionary


Sys*tem"ic, a.

1. Of or relating to a system; common to a system; as, the systemic circulation of the blood.

2. (Anat. & Physiol.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the general system, or the body as a whole; as, systemic death, in distinction from local death; systemic circulation, in distinction from pulmonic circulation; systemic diseases. Systemic death. See the Note under Death, n., 1.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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