Neuromuscular
[noo r-oh-muhs-kyuh-ler, nyoo r-] /ˌnʊər oʊˈmʌs kyə lər, ˌnyʊər-/
adjective
1.
pertaining to or affecting both nerves and muscles.
/ˌnjʊərəʊˈmʌskjʊlə/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or affecting nerves and muscles
neuromuscular neu·ro·mus·cu·lar (nur’ō-mŭs’kyə-lər, nyur’-)
adj.
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