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
Cerebral palsy is a disability that causes lots of neuromuscular tension, and as an actor tension will stop your emotions from flowing through you.
—
Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
All three are essential for understanding healthy gait and how it is affected by injury, muscle fatigue, posture and balance, and the impact of neuromuscular conditions.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Biologists believe that the brain initiates motions, while lower motor centers control the precise neuromuscular activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2016
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neuromuscular
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 29 Apr. 2025
All three are essential for understanding healthy gait and how it is affected by injury, muscle fatigue, posture and balance, and the impact of neuromuscular conditions.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
Biologists believe that the brain initiates motions, while lower motor centers control the precise neuromuscular activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Aug. 2016
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neuromuscular
Cite this Entry
“Neuromuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromuscular. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share