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
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While both supplements are generally safe, melatonin may worsen symptoms of autoimmune conditions, and magnesium could cause an unsafe buildup of the mineral or dangerous effects in folks with kidney disease, or a heart or neuromuscular condition.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Prasad briefly stepped down in July, after less than three months on the job, following disputes over the FDA’s decision to pause shipments of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a neuromuscular disorder.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson's cause of death was related to a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a neuromuscular disease.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
Prasad briefly stepped down in July, after less than three months on the job, following disputes over the FDA’s decision to pause shipments of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a neuromuscular disorder.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson's cause of death was related to a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, a neuromuscular disease.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Strategic movement, however, preserves neuromuscular connections, supports healthy blood flow, and helps the body maintain strength and mobility.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Neuromuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromuscular. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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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
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