musculoskeletal
pronunciation
How to pronounce musculoskeletal in British English:
UK [ˌmʌskjʊləʊ'skelətəl]
How to pronounce musculoskeletal in American English:
US [ˌmʌskjəloʊ'skelətəl]
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- Adjective:
- relating to muscles and skeleton
Word Origin
- musculoskeletal (adj.)
- 1944, from musculo- + skeletal.
Example
- 1. And - every parent 's pride and joy - he has a functioning musculoskeletal anatomy .
- 2. It was funded by the us national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases , and phytomedics , a company that makes drugs from plants .
- 3. The chemistry , temperature , pressure and buoyancy of thermal baths have curative properties used to treat skin conditions such as dermatitis , inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain .
- 4. The proposal by osha , a division of the department of labor , would require employers to track and report " musculoskeletal disorders " to health officials .
- 5. They are less toxic than chemotherapy , but for many patients , the drugs may cause severe musculoskeletal discomfort , including pain and stiffness in the hands , wrists , knees , hips , lower back , shoulders and feet .