Word: Systemic
How to pronounce: sɪˈstemɪk
Adjective
Definitions:
1. Relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.
Example sentences: "The disease is localized rather than systemic"
2. Denoting the part of the circulatory system concerned with the transportation of oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the body in general, especially as distinct from the pulmonary part concerned with the transportation of oxygen from and carbon dioxide to the lungs.
Example sentences: "A single great artery leaves the heart and gives rise to the coronary, pulmonary, and systemic arterial circulation."
3. (of an insecticide, fungicide, or similar substance) entering the plant via the roots or shoots and passing through the tissues.
Example sentences: "Either contact or systemic insecticides will take care of these insects."
Synonyms:
somatic
Derivations:
systematic
systematical
system
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Systemic in Other Languages...
Spanish: Sistémica
German: Systemisch
French: Systémique
Italian: Sistemico
Turkish: Sistemik
