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muscle

[muhs-uhl] / ˈmʌs əl /
NOUN
large fibers of animal body
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MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, controlling muscle movement.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Warm-up routines such as hip rotations, thoracic/lumbar mobility drills and progressive swings will activate those muscle groups and improve joint mobility before maximal loading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Maintaining both muscle and bone strength is critical for older adults, as it reduces the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

One concern about the currently available GLP-1 drugs is that when patients lose weight, they lose mostly muscle instead of fat.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“You got a dog?” she asked, not moving a muscle.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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