postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl 

: of, relating to, or involving posture

also : orthostatic

Examples of postural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Too much laughter may cause laugh syncope, a rare condition characterized by a transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to inadequate blood flow to the brain. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

The ability to self-schedule helps Young manage her autism and a chronic illness called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which can cause a rapid heart rate or dizziness when standing up. — ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026

Porzingis, who said last year he had been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, missed two weeks shortly after the trade with a mysterious illness that was never publicly identified. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

At the same time, your diaphragm is able to maintain its dual function as both a respiratory and postural muscle, creating stable alignment that relieves unnecessary compensatory tension. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl 

: of, relating to, or involving posture

postural tension

postural exercises

postural muscles

also : orthostatic

postural hypotension