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

Examples of neuromuscular in a Sentence

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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 29 May. 2024.

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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