neuromuscular

adjective

neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈmə-skyə-lər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Playing multiple sports builds better athletes as different sports develop varied motor skills, increase neuromuscular control, and strengthen other muscles. — Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

An experimental drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed to improve muscle function in a pivotal study, Novartis said Tuesday, the company’s second major trial collapse in a matter of days. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Those with anatomic pulmonary abnormalities or neuromuscular disorders. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Sep. 2026

His son Charlie Nadler told Deadline through a rep that his father died of complications from myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the voluntary muscles. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + muscular

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuromuscular

• intermuscular
• arbuscular
• muscular

Medical Definition

neuromuscular

adjective

neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈməs-kyə-lər 

: of or relating to nerves and muscles

especially : jointly involving nervous and muscular elements

neuromuscular disease