Systemic (redirected from Systemic therapy)

systemic /sys·tem·ic/ (sis-tem´ik) pertaining to or affecting the body as a whole.

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sys·tem·ic (s-stmk)

adj.

1. Of or relating to a system.

2. Of, relating to, or affecting the entire body or an entire organism.

3. Relating to or affecting a particular body system, especially the nervous system.

4. Relating to systemic circulation.

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Systemic

A term used to describe a medicine that has effects throughout the body, as opposed to topical drugs that work on the skin. Most medicines that are taken by mouth or by injection are systemic drugs.

Mentioned in: Alopecia, Antifungal Drugs, Systemic, Blastomycosis, Colon Cancer, Corticosteroids, Dermatologic, Hypersplenism, Impetigo, Rectal Cancer

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systemic

pertaining to or affecting the body as a whole.

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systemic inflammatory response (SIR)

a specific condition recognized in critical care medicine, characterized by febrile response, increased heart and respiratory rates, and leukocytosis.

systemic lupus erythematosus

see lupus erythematosus.

systemic neuroaxial dystrophy

see neuroaxial dystrophy.

systemic therapy

treatment with a drug that is absorbed into the bloodstream and distributed to all parts of the body except where there is a specific barrier.