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musculoskeletal

American

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

adjective

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

the musculoskeletal system.

musculoskeletal British

/ ˌmʌskjʊləʊˈskɛlɪtəl /

adjective

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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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

The results suggest that collagen may help maintain certain aspects of musculoskeletal health over time, although the benefits were generally moderate rather than dramatic.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026

Researchers also said the new category should cover lower back pain, common musculoskeletal conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders where evidence shows they are compatible with work.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

From a musculoskeletal standpoint, that is a poor strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 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

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