postural

adjective

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

Examples of postural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Similar ailments exist Long COVID shares many features with other chronic conditions, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024 And dysautonomia can present as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, which is thought to be underdiagnosed. Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 June 2024 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 June 2024 In May 2022 Halsey revealed they had been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome and POTS (postural tachycardia syndrome). Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Others can develop something called POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and can cause sharp spikes in the heart rate and dizziness. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024 Additionally, electrolyte beverages can be helpful for people with certain other health conditions, such as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)—a medical condition affecting heart rate—Patton said. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 20 May 2024 Neurovascular systems are also altered slightly, resulting in astronauts frequently experiencing deterioration in postural and locomotor control that can elevate the risk for falls. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Each base measures only 29.2 cm wide, making the robot likely the slimmest ever developed for mobile postural assistance. IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jun. 2024.

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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