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musculoskeletal

American  
[muhs-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl] / ˈmʌs kyə loʊˈskɛl ɪ tl /

adjective

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

    the musculoskeletal system.


musculoskeletal British  
/ ˌmʌskjʊləʊˈskɛlɪtəl /

adjective

  1. of or relating to the skeleton and musculature taken together

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Etymology

Origin of musculoskeletal

First recorded in 1940–45; musculo- + skeletal

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Example Sentences

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However, musculoskeletal radiologists performed significantly better than other subspecialists.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

But then there are the problems with the musculoskeletal system, which, like other systems in the body, evolved to function with Earth’s gravity pulling down on it.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

She said the patches helped relieve musculoskeletal and joint pain, night sweats, and brain fog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Improvements to areas such as emergency departments, dermatology, gynaecology, physiotherapy musculoskeletal, cancer services, and a midwifery ward bereavement suite had also been implemented.

From BBC • May 30, 2025

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025