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- Dictionarysystemically/sɪˈstiːmɪkli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that relates to or affects the whole of something: "the banks have been systemically corrupted"
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(of a drug, disease, poison, etc.) in a way that reaches and affects the whole of a body or a plant and not just one part of it: Intravenous pain medication is absorbed systemically. Antibiotics were administered systemically for 3 days. formal.
Systemic describes what relates to or affects an entire system. For example, a systemic disease affects the entire body or organism, and systemic changes to an organization have an impact on the entire organization, including its most basic operations. systemic. 2 of 2.
A systemic drug, disease, or poison reaches and has an effect on the whole of a body or a plant and not just one part of it. formal. A systemic problem or change is a basic one, experienced by the whole of an organization or a country and not just particular parts of it:
adj. 1. Of or relating to systems or a system. 2. a. Relating to or affecting the entire body or an entire organism: systemic symptoms; a systemic poison. b. Relating to or affecting a particular body system, especially the nervous system: a systemic lesion. c. Physiology Of or relating to systemic circulation.
Definition of systemically adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The word "systemically" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to mean "in a systematic manner, taking into account the interconnected parts of a system." For example, "The company made systemically sound decisions that led to improved profits.".
Something that's systemic affects all parts of something. If every dog at doggy daycare has fleas, it's a systemic problem. The adjective systemic is often used to describe diseases or disorders; a systemic illness affects your whole body or an entire system — like your digestive system.
