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musculoskeletal

[ muhs-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl ]

adjective

  1. concerning, involving, or made up of both the muscles and the bones:

    the musculoskeletal system.



musculoskeletal

/ ˌʌʊəʊˈɛɪə /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the skeleton and musculature taken together
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of musculoskeletal1

First recorded in 1940–45; musculo- + skeletal
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Example Sentences

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She said the oval track caused significant problems for the dogs, with broken legs and musculoskeletal injuries most common.

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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from annoying aches and pains to injuries.

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Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries.

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The hospital I work at has built, a standardized program specifically geared to addressing metabolic conditions in relation to painful musculoskeletal conditions.

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Because while it might not be earthshaking news, it bears repeating: Prolonged desk work can lead to a host of musculoskeletal issues, from annoying aches and pains to injuries.

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