Systemic means affecting the entire body, rather than a single organ or body part. For example, systemic disorders, such as high blood pressure, or systemic diseases, such as the flu, affect the entire body.

What does it mean if something is systemic?

: of, relating to, or common to a system: such as. a : affecting the body generally systemic diseases. b : supplying those parts of the body that receive blood through the aorta rather than through the pulmonary artery.

What is meant by a systemic issue?

A systemic issue is one which has been raised in a complaint or several complaints, or is identified by information obtained by or provided to us, which is likely to affect a class of persons beyond any person who lodged a complaint or raised a concern.