musculoskeletal

adjective

mus·​cu·​lo·​skel·​e·​tal ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 

: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton

Examples of musculoskeletal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Declining hormones put them at greater risk of musculoskeletal issues and osteoarthritis. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026

Chronic condition management programs, EAPs and point solutions for conditions like diabetes and musculoskeletal care were built for people who have crossed a clinical threshold. — Neepa Patel, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Brain problems such as stroke or excess fluid can show up too, along with musculoskeletal issues like disc disease or joint damage. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

The scans also spot fatty liver, gallstones and kidney cysts, brain conditions such as stroke or excess fluid, and musculoskeletal issues like disc disease or joint problems. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for musculoskeletal

• cytoskeletal
• skeletal

Medical Definition

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