postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also : orthostatic

Examples of postural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And in this case, POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Risk factors for the condition include connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome as well as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024 Her sunlit studio in Tribeca quietly hums with private sessions; her team’s certifications often go above and beyond to include postural assessments, osteoporosis protocols, injury prevention, and pre- and post-natal care. Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 19 July 2024 Cases of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) have increased since the pandemic. Devika Rao, theweek, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for postural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postural was in 1857

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“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

postural

adjective
pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
also : orthostatic
postural hypotension
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