systemic remedy
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systemic remedy
a medicinal substance that is given orally, parenterally, or rectally to be absorbed into the circulation for treatment of a health problem. Many remedies or medications administered locally or regionally are to some degree absorbed systemically. Medication administered systemically may have various local effects, but the intent is to treat the whole body.
systemic remedy
An agent used to relieve or cure a disease affecting the entire organism.
See also: remedy