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| sys·tem·ic [ si stémmik ] |
adjective |
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1. of system: relating to or affecting a system as a whole
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2. physiology affecting whole body: affecting the whole body, as distinct from having a local effect
  a systemic infection
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3. botany affecting whole plant: describes an herbicide or other chemical that works by spreading through all the tissues of a plant instead of just staying on the surface
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noun (plural sys·tem·ics) |
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agriculture systemic chemical: a systemic herbicide, pesticide, or other chemical
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| sys·tem·i·cal·ly adverb |
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