systemic

== English == === Etymology === From system +‎ -ic. Doublet of systematic. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /sɪˈstɛm.ɪk/, /sɪˈstiː.mɪk/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /sɪˈstɛm.ɪk/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /sɪˈstem.ɪk/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /səˈstem.ək/ (India) IPA(key): /ˈsɪs.ʈə.mɪk/, /sɪsˈʈɛː.mɪk/ Rhymes: -ɛmɪk, -iːmɪk, (India, also) -ɪk === Adjective === systemic (not comparable) Embedded within and spread throughout and affecting a whole system, group, body, economy, market, or society. (physiology) Pertaining to an entire organism. Synonym: holistic ==== Usage notes ==== Not to be confused with systematic (“methodical”). ==== Antonyms ==== topical (antonym(s) of “widespread, prevalent”): endemic ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === embedded