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

Nine-time Grand Slam champion Monica Seles has revealed she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis - a neuromuscular autoimmune disease - three years ago.

From BBC

Earlier this week, he revealed that he had lost function in his right arm due to the neuromuscular disease and felt his left arm failing.

From Los Angeles Times

When metallic mercury is inhaled, it can result in tremors, headaches and neuromuscular changes.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not necessarily more effective. So much of lifting is about coordination, neuromuscular activity in your body and stabilization, and that’s not present using machines the way it is with free weights.”

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not necessarily more effective. So much of lifting is about coordination, neuromuscular activity in your body and stabilization and that’s not present using machines the way it is with free weights.”

From Los Angeles Times