holistically
adverb /həˈlɪstɪkli/
/həʊˈlɪstɪkli/
- in a way that considers a whole thing or being to be more than a collection of parts
- We have to tackle the issues holistically.
- (medical) in a way that treats the whole person rather than just the symptoms (= effects) of a disease
- Physicians have come to understand the importance of treating patients holistically.