sports medicine

noun

: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

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Coach Sean McVay, backed by the team’s sports medicine staff, is betting that preserving rhythm and routine on a tight travel schedule will help the team. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Seriously, Donald Nguyen, the director of sports medicine at Texas, said. — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Rubinger filled her website and social media accounts with testimonials from athletes praising her sports medicine practice. — Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 The connected sports performance center supports 16 of Pitt’s 19 varsity teams with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, recovery and mental-health resources. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sports medicine

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sports medicine was in 1952

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“Sports medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sports%20medicine. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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sports medicine

noun
: a field of medicine concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

Medical Definition

sports medicine

noun
ˈspō(ə)rts-, ˈspȯ(ə)rts- How to pronounce sports medicine (audio)
: a medical specialty concerned with the prevention and treatment of injuries and disorders that are related to participation in sports

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