systemic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to a whole system or the parts of a system interrelating and working together.

  - "The systemic response of the body to an infection is complex and multifaceted."
  - "Systemic racism refers to discrimination against a racial group throughout the entire social, political, and economic fabric of a society."
  - "The systemic failures of the organization led to the bankruptcy."

• adjective

  Relating to a disease or infection that affects the whole body, not just one part.

  - "She was diagnosed with a systemic lupus erythematosus."
  - "The systemic treatment for cancer involves chemotherapy and radiation therapy."
  - "Systemic sclerosis is a chronic, progressive connective tissue disease that can affect the entire body."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

endemic , topical

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Synonyms

holistic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with systemic
systematic , sympathetic , pathetic , apathetic , hypnotic

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Variants

List of all variants of systemic that leads to same result
systemic , systemically , systemics , systemic lupus erythematosus , systemic racism , systemically racist , systemic risk

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Etymology

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From the Greek systema 'a system, a method, a plan,' from systēmē 'a setting together, a fitting together,' from syn- 'together' + tithenai 'to put,' from temnein 'to cut'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'systemic' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Systemic is an antonym of 'localized' or 'isolated'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Systemic risk: The risk that the failure of one financial institution could cause the failure of other financial institutions, leading to a widespread economic crisis.

2. Systemic racism: Discrimination against a racial group throughout the entire social, political, and economic fabric of a society.

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Culture

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Systemic has been used extensively in various fields such as medicine, sociology, and economics. In medicine, it refers to diseases or conditions that affect the entire body, not just one part. In sociology, systemic racism refers to discrimination against a racial group throughout the entire social, political, and economic fabric of a society. In economics, systemic risk refers to the risk that the failure of one financial institution could cause the failure of other financial institutions.

How to Memorize "systemic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a system made up of interconnected parts working together as a whole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'systemic' with the idea of a whole system or interconnected parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Synergy in Motion Creates Harmony' to remember the meaning of systemic.

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