Definition of systemic
: of, relating to, or common to a system: such asa : affecting the body generallyb : supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary arteryc : of, relating to, or being a pesticide that as used is harmless to the plant or higher animal but when absorbed into its sap or bloodstream makes the entire organism toxic to pests (such as an insect or fungus)
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Examples of systemic in a Sentence
The company made some systemic changes to the way it operated.
The problem seems to be systemic.
1803
First Known Use of systemic
1803
systemic
Definition of systemic
: a systemic pesticide
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First Known Use of systemic
1951
SYSTEMIC Defined for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to an entire system
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medical : of, relating to, or affecting the entire body
SYSTEMIC Defined for Kids
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: of or relating to the body as a whole systemic disease
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Medical Definition of systemic
: of, relating to, or common to a system: asa: affecting the body generally—compare localb: supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary arteryc: being a pesticide that as used is harmless to a higher animal or a plant but when absorbed into the bloodstream or the sap makes the whole organism toxic to pests (as cattle grubs, mites, or aphids)
systemic
Medical Definition of systemic
: a systemic pesticide
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