sports medicine

noun

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

Examples of sports medicine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Modern sports medicine increasingly emphasizes prevention as much as treatment, focusing on the factors that contribute to injury risk before damage occurs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 June 2026

At the time of the injury, Chiefs vice president of sports medicine and performance Rick Burkholder provided a broad seven-to-11-month recovery timeline — and every update since has leaned optimistic. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026

Money has also gone into sports medicine, professional management, facilities and sports cities. — Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026

While Stephan specialized in trauma surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine, Alexander followed his father’s footsteps into aesthetics. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sports medicine

• biomedicine
• telemedicine

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

ˈspō(ə)rts-, ˈspȯ(ə)rts- 

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