HealthAugust 11, 2026

musculoskeletal

MUS-kyuh-luh-SKEL-ih-tul

Definition

Relating to or involving both the muscles and the skeleton of the body.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'musculus' (muscle) and the Greek 'skeletos' (dried body or mummy). The term emerged in the 19th century to classify the interconnected system of bones, joints, and muscles.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a specific category of chronic pain conditions that involve the body's structural systems. It matters here because it defines the scope of new therapeutic interventions being developed for patients.

A New Setting for the Future of Pain Management

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