1. not affecting or involving the entire system or body; localized rather than widespread
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The doctor prescribed a nonsystemic treatment that would only affect the infected area.
• Nonsystemic pesticides remain on the plant’s surface rather than being absorbed throughout.
• The medication has nonsystemic effects, targeting only the skin condition.
• Researchers studied nonsystemic approaches to treating the localized infection.
• The nonsystemic nature of the therapy reduced the risk of side effects.
• Unlike systemic drugs, nonsystemic treatments don’t enter the bloodstream.