musculoskeletal

adjective

mus·​cu·​lo·​skel·​e·​tal ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl How to pronounce musculoskeletal (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton

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Functional strength training provides many of the same cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits associated with any full-body exercise. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025 The bones, muscles, and collagen-rich joints of our musculoskeletal system all take a hit during menopause, primarily due to the drop in estrogen. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Feb. 2025 My musculoskeletal and my heart were the youngest – 27.13 and 29.27, respectively – which Dawson said made sense based on my six-day-per-week running and exercise routines. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 Its patients primarily consist of children with acute pain, such as post-surgery symptoms or burns, and chronic pain, ranging from migraines to musculoskeletal ailments. Shawna Chen, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for musculoskeletal

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musculoskeletal was circa 1944

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“Musculoskeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musculoskeletal. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

musculoskeletal

adjective
mus·​cu·​lo·​skel·​e·​tal ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce musculoskeletal (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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