postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also : orthostatic

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She was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2021, functional neurological disorder in 2021 and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in 2024. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 However, as people age, flexibility decreases, which can lead to pain, injury, postural changes, and difficulty with daily activities like walking.2 Establishing and maintaining flexibility has many benefits. Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025 One of the leading causes of coat hanger pain is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), an autonomic nervous system disorder that affects multiple organs and bodily functions. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Dec. 2024 In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS Comments Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting. Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for postural

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postural was in 1857

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“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

postural

adjective
pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
also : orthostatic
postural hypotension
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