sports medicine

noun

: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

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Other statues will be of women whose work spans sports medicine to data analytics and stadium engineering. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026 The Warriors’ orbit Macklin Celebrini was 12 when his father, Rick Celebrini, became the director of sports medicine and performance for the Golden State Warriors. Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Your Muscles Can Push Harder Caffeine can also help your muscles work harder for longer, said Brian Cole, MD, MBA, a sports medicine surgeon, the head team physician for the Chicago Bulls, and a team physician for the Chicago White Sox. Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Mar. 2026 The project also includes restaurant and hospitality space and a sports medicine facility. Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports medicine

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First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sports medicine was in 1952

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“Sports medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20medicine. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

sports medicine

noun
: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

Medical Definition

sports medicine

noun
: a medical specialty concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

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