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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

"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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and forms the scaffolding that helps maintain the structural integrity of our skin and musculoskeletal system.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

She had amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome, or AMPS—and he had a treatment that could cure her.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2025

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