neuromuscular

[ noor-oh-muhs-kyuh-ler, nyoor- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or affecting both nerves and muscles.

neuromuscular

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈmʌskjʊlə /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting nerves and muscles

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuromuscular¹

First recorded in 1875–80; neuro- + muscular

Example Sentences

In executions, that drug is pancuronium bromide, a type of curariform, or neuromuscular-blocking agent.

From The Daily Beast

But Stanton's marvelous neuromuscular system was already in action.

From Project Gutenberg

Resting on the sheath are paired dorsal arch elements, more numerous than the neuromuscular segments.

From Project Gutenberg