postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also : orthostatic

Examples of postural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Long COVID symptoms may flare up, as could those associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a blood circulation disorder. Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024 They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024 The preventive game is especially crucial for Ledecky, who was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, in 2015. Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2024 And in this case, POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for postural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postural was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

postural

adjective
pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
also : orthostatic
postural hypotension
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