musculoskeletal
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of musculoskeletal
Vocabulary lists containing musculoskeletal
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Lilly had paid Boston-based Centrexion Therapeutics $47.5 million upfront for the exclusive worldwide rights to the drug, which was being developed for chronic inflammatory, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
In addition to their limited effectiveness, opioids were linked to a higher risk of side effects in several situations, including acute musculoskeletal pain, traumatic limb injuries, and some forms of post surgical pain.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
Research suggests that more than half of golfers will experience a musculoskeletal injury at some point in their playing careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 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
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