neuromuscular

adjective

neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈmə-skyə-lər How to pronounce neuromuscular (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
: of or relating to nerves and muscles
especially : jointly involving or affecting nervous and muscular elements
a neuromuscular junction
a neuromuscular disease

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Have a neuromuscular disorder such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), muscular dystrophy, or myasthenia gravis (MG), as these individuals may be at a higher risk of side effects like muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty swallowing, and eyelid drooping. Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024 And now — from running across the stage each night to being sidelined by a neuromuscular disorder that has stolen his mobility. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 July 2024 Even with these gains, JPMorgan believes interest in the company’s promising neuromuscular and cardiovascular businesses, as well as enthusiasm for its new heart disease treatment EDG-7500, could set the stock up to reach new highs. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024 This brain-muscle connection is undoubtedly part of the story, but increasingly exercise scientists have realized muscle memory is more than neuromuscular conditioning. Will Stone, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neuromuscular 

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + muscular

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neuromuscular was in 1864

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“Neuromuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromuscular. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

neuromuscular

adjective
neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈməs-kyə-lər How to pronounce neuromuscular (audio)
: of or relating to nerves and muscles
especially : jointly involving nervous and muscular elements
neuromuscular disease
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