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

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Having a weakened immune system or certain neuromuscular disorders can also put an infant at greater risk of severe RSV. Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024 Though the space does have a cedar sauna, cold plunge, rainforest shower, and outdoor café, their practitioners are schooled in various modalities, including Japanese acupuncture, Ayurvedic bodywork, functional medicine, and neuromuscular testing, offering a best-in-class experience. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024 Increasing flexibility — generally by stretching — happens by way of neuromuscular reeducation, the process of nerves in the brain and spinal cord sending messages to muscles to perform the movements, Cruz said. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 5 Aug. 2024 However, other various anatomic or neuromuscular conditions can drive the walking pattern. Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for neuromuscular 

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 5 Dec. 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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