systemically
/sɪˈstɛmɪkli/
adverb
- In a way that affects the entire body, not just one part.
- The medication is absorbed systemically, so it can treat infections throughout the body.
- Chemotherapy drugs work systemically to target cancer cells wherever they are.
- The poison spread systemically, causing damage to multiple organs.
- In a way that relates to or affects an entire system, organization, or process.
- Poverty is a problem that must be tackled systemically through education and policy changes.
- The software was redesigned systemically to improve overall performance.
- The company needs to address the problem systemically rather than just fixing individual errors.
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