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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In 2019, Angel was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a rare neuromuscular condition.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In clinical trials at Seoul National University Hospital, the wearable robot improved shoulder movement range by more than 57 percent among patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Analysts point out that Novartis' plan to acquire Avidity Biosciences is consistent with its November 2024 acquisition of Kate Therapeutics, a company developing gene therapies for similar neuromuscular diseases.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
At 9 months old, Swann was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a progressive, terminal neuromuscular condition, often described as the childhood version of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
In clinical trials at Seoul National University Hospital, the wearable robot improved shoulder movement range by more than 57 percent among patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular disorders.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
Analysts point out that Novartis' plan to acquire Avidity Biosciences is consistent with its November 2024 acquisition of Kate Therapeutics, a company developing gene therapies for similar neuromuscular diseases.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
At 9 months old, Swann was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a progressive, terminal neuromuscular condition, often described as the childhood version of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for neuromuscular
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“Neuromuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromuscular. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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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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