systemický

Systemický is a Czech adjective meaning relating to a system or to the system as a whole. It is formed from systém (system) with the suffix -ický and is used across disciplines to indicate a holistic, interconnected or global scope rather than a localized one.

In medicine and biology, systemic describes processes or diseases that affect the whole body or large parts of it, rather than a single organ or tissue. Examples include systemic diseases, systemic inflammation, and systemic therapy, where treatment or effects propagate through the circulatory system to reach multiple parts of the body.

In the social sciences and psychology, systemic approaches analyze the interrelations within a complete system, such as a family, organization, or community. Systemic therapy (systemická terapie) focuses on interaction patterns and feedback loops within the system rather than on isolated individuals, aiming to change the dynamics of the whole system.

In economics, risk management and policy discussions, the term is used to describe phenomena or vulnerabilities that can propagate through an entire system, such as systemic risk in financial networks. Systemic perspectives are also applied in areas like systems theory, organizational studies, and public policy to emphasize interconnectedness and emergent properties.

Usage notes: systemický is the standard Czech term for “systemic.” It is commonly contrasted with more localized or partial notions (for example, local or individual) to specify the scope of a phenomenon or approach.