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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Earlier this month, Nelson revealed that the two babies were diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In his view, gymnastics requires a unique kind of neuromuscular connection because many of the movements defy the body’s natural instincts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the actor known for playing bartender Joe on the long-running ABC medical drama revealed his diagnosis of Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome (CMS), a neuromuscular disorder that has resulted in a growing reliance on a wheelchair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
People with kidney or heart disease, or certain neuromuscular conditions, should avoid it without consulting a doctor.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
In his view, gymnastics requires a unique kind of neuromuscular connection because many of the movements defy the body’s natural instincts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
On Friday, the actor known for playing bartender Joe on the long-running ABC medical drama revealed his diagnosis of Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome (CMS), a neuromuscular disorder that has resulted in a growing reliance on a wheelchair.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
People with kidney or heart disease, or certain neuromuscular conditions, should avoid it without consulting a doctor.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Neuromuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuromuscular. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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