neuromuscular

adjective

neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈmə-skyə-lər 

ˌnyu̇r-

: of or relating to nerves and muscles

especially : jointly involving or affecting nervous and muscular elements

a neuromuscular junction

a neuromuscular disease

Examples of neuromuscular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

He was diagnosed three years ago with the debilitating neuromuscular disorder, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that causes people to gradually lose the ability to move. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Her son Jesse’s newborn screening had come back positive for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes certain muscles to become weak and atrophy. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Doing workouts that get my neuromuscular system to activate has helped my body to work even more efficiently. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026

During standard Pilates, your body primarily responds to the workout’s muscular and neuromuscular demands, including core stabilization, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and mobility. — Mellanie Perez, Health, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + muscular

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuromuscular

• intermuscular
• arbuscular
• muscular

Medical Definition

neuromuscular

adjective

neu·​ro·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈməs-kyə-lər 

: of or relating to nerves and muscles

especially : jointly involving nervous and muscular elements

neuromuscular disease