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

Examples of musculoskeletal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web They are expertly trained to treat musculoskeletal injuries and other ways that athletics affect the human body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, dermatological, and immunologic impacts. Crystal Run Healthcare, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024 The series covers a range of topics, including musculoskeletal health. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Two types of pain include musculoskeletal and neurological. Kathleen Felton, Health, 17 Dec. 2023 As part of their analysis, the researchers composited the health outcomes into 10 organ systems: cardiovascular, coagulation and hematological, fatigue, gastrointestinal, kidney, mental health, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurological, and pulmonary. Carolyn Barber, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023 Changes in hormones during pregnancy can impact ligaments and joints and make musculoskeletal injuries more likely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).3 Plus, pregnancy impacts balance and that can make injuries and falls more likely. Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 18 Dec. 2023 Indeed, musculoskeletal pain affects a considerable percentage of older adults, estimated between 65 to 85%, with back pain accounting for around 36 to 70% of such issues. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Diagnosing the participants with musculoskeletal disorders during physical exams was also not that specific. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 24 July 2023 Cell senescence has been linked to a number of musculoskeletal diseases, including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1944, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Mar. 2024.

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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