musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
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Over half of our sample was diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition – such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout – alongside opioid use disorder.
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Other experiments will investigate the effects of microgravity on the human musculoskeletal system during spaceflight.
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Now there's ongoing research into a range of musculoskeletal conditions that may be effectively treated with the therapy.
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For musculoskeletal health, this included observations of improved strength as well as muscle and tendon structure.
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Rachel French, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Other experiments will investigate the effects of microgravity on the human musculoskeletal system during spaceflight.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Now there's ongoing research into a range of musculoskeletal conditions that may be effectively treated with the therapy.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
For musculoskeletal health, this included observations of improved strength as well as muscle and tendon structure.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Musculoskeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musculoskeletal. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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