systemic
Pronunciation: [sɪˈstɛmɪk]
Word
Context: “health”
(adjective) related to the whole body or system instead of just a part. If something is systemic, it affects all parts of the body or system, not just one part.
Example
The doctor explained that the disease was systemic and would require treatment for the entire body.
Example
The rash was not systemic; it was only on her arm and did not affect her health overall.
Example
Can you tell me if this condition is systemic or just localized to one area?
Context: “organization”
(adjective) relating to the whole structure of an organization or system. When something is systemic in an organization, it means it affects the entire system rather than just one department or part.
Example
The company made systemic changes to improve its policies and practices across all departments.
Example
The feedback was not systemic; it only addressed issues in one small team.
Example
Are the challenges we face in the project systemic or limited to a few team members?
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