Definition: The physical state of supporting an applied load. This often refers to the weight-bearing bones or joints that support the body's weight, especially those in the spine, hip, knee, and foot.
by machines & humans or animals; for weight-bearing bones or joints, coordinate NIM with specific bone or joint with /physiol (IM)
Other names Load-Bearing; Weight Bearing; Load Bearing; Weightbearing; Loadbearing
