musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
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Back pain is unfortunately a common issue for midlife women, the experts say; musculoskeletal issues are common among perimenopausal and menopausal women because loss of estrogen impacts the bones, muscles and ligaments that support the spine.
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Other experiments will investigate the effects of microgravity on the human musculoskeletal system during spaceflight.
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The dogs were suffering from multiple ailments including ocular, dermatological and musculoskeletal diseases and respiratory disorders.
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The agency claimed hazardous working conditions led to serious lower back and other musculoskeletal disorders at Amazon facilities.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Other experiments will investigate the effects of microgravity on the human musculoskeletal system during spaceflight.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2025
The dogs were suffering from multiple ailments including ocular, dermatological and musculoskeletal diseases and respiratory disorders.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The agency claimed hazardous working conditions led to serious lower back and other musculoskeletal disorders at Amazon facilities.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Musculoskeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musculoskeletal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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