musculoskeletal
adj.relating to the muscles, bones, and joints in your body. Doctors use this word to talk about injuries or pain in your body's structure.
adj.relating to the muscles, bones, and joints of the body. Typically used in medical or clinical contexts to describe injuries, disorders, or the physical structure of the human frame.
“The doctor checked for any musculoskeletal injuries after the fall.”
“Prolonged sitting at a desk can lead to musculoskeletal strain in the neck and shoulders.”
“The patient was referred to a specialist for a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment to determine the extent of the damage to the ligaments and surrounding tissue.”
“Understanding the evolution of our walking mechanism can contribute to contemporary research in biomechanics, musculoskeletal medicine, rehabilitation and injury prevention.”
“Unfortunately, even treated, some people experience post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, previously known as “chronic Lyme disease.” This diagnosis comes with persistent fatigue, musculoskeletal pain or cognitive difficulties months after completing the appropriate antibiotic treatment.”
From musculo- + skeletal.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.