musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
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The bones, muscles, and collagen-rich joints of our musculoskeletal system all take a hit during menopause, primarily due to the drop in estrogen.
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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.
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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.
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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries.
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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
Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Musculoskeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musculoskeletal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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