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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Pinpointing the neuromuscular and biomechanical risk factors that increase the risk of ACL tears has allowed researchers like Dr. Silvers-Granelli to develop exercise programs specifically to address them.
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
His wife suffered from a neuromuscular disease and died five years ago.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
And researchers are evaluating whether those with traumatic brain injuries (like concussions), neuromuscular conditions (like muscular dystrophy) or heart failure may benefit from supplementing with creatine — but more research is needed in all of these areas.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Another plus: 10% of profits go to neuromuscular disease charities and research.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 24 Apr. 2025
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Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 31 July 2025
His wife suffered from a neuromuscular disease and died five years ago.
—Peter Aldous, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
And researchers are evaluating whether those with traumatic brain injuries (like concussions), neuromuscular conditions (like muscular dystrophy) or heart failure may benefit from supplementing with creatine — but more research is needed in all of these areas.
—Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Another plus: 10% of profits go to neuromuscular disease charities and research.
—Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 24 Apr. 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 21 Aug. 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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