Systemic means "affecting the entire body," rather than a single organ or body part.
For example, systemic disorders such as
An infection that is in the bloodstream is called a systemic infection. An infection that affects only one body part or organ is called a localized infection.
If you or someone you love has inflammatory bowel disease, you may be hearing more about the following six letters: CLE and CFM. These... Read more »
IBD has the potential to impact every aspect of your marriage, from where you and your partner vacation, to what happens in the bedroom.... Read more »
If you’re like me, eating a little of everything at a holiday buffet can lead to digestive distress and an upset stomach. Sometimes this... Read more »
During my nutrition studies, one of the teachers shared a powerful story of two of his relatives who believed that they had survived the... Read more »
As I write this, I’m eating a salad, complete with multiple types of lettuce, celery, carrots, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion,... Read more »
Your Digestive SystemA Powerful Source of Healthby Tama Bloch, RDLet's Talk DigestionWhile digestion doesn't make for the best conversation at your... Read more »
by Tama Bloch, RDLet's Talk DigestionWhile digestion doesn't make for the best conversation at your average party, it may be the right conversation... Read more »
By Christy Estes, RD, LDDiarrhea or constipation? Are you somewhere in between? If not, you are probably like many Americans who are striving to find... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesBiliary tract; Bile tractInformationThe biliary system creates, transports, stores, and releases bile into the duodenum to help in... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Lupus develops when your body's immune system mistakenly attack the body's own cells rather than protecting them from outside invaders.... Read more »
Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.... Read more »