systemic damage
[sɪˈstemɪk ˈdæmɪdʒ]
nounpl: systemic damages
dano sistêmico
1. Widespread harm or injury affecting multiple interconnected parts of a system, organization, or body, compromising overall function and integrity
The corruption scandal caused systemic damage to the institution's reputation and operational structure.
O escândalo de corrupção causou dano sistêmico à reputação e à estrutura operacional da instituição.
2. In medical contexts, injury or disease affecting the entire body or multiple organ systems rather than isolated areas
The infection resulted in systemic damage affecting the kidneys and liver.
A infecção resultou em dano sistêmico afetando os rins e o fígado.
3. Structural or functional impairment of interconnected components within an organization, infrastructure, or complex system
Years of neglect caused systemic damage to the city's water distribution network.
Anos de negligência causaram dano sistêmico à rede de distribuição de água da cidade.
The term 'systemic damage' has gained prominence in both Brazilian and American discourse, particularly in discussions of institutional corruption, healthcare disparities, and organizational failures. In Brazil, it is frequently used in analyses of political institutions and public services. In the USA, it appears prominently in social justice discourse and corporate accountability discussions. The concept reflects a modern understanding that problems are often interconnected rather than isolated.
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