phren-
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variant of phreno- before a vowel: phrenic.
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Words nearby phren-
phreak, phreaking, phreatic, phreatic zone, phreatophyte, phren-, phrenalgia, phrenemphraxis, phrenetic, phreni-, -phrenia
Other definitions for phren- (2 of 2)
phren.
abbreviation
phrenological.
phrenology.
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How to use phren- in a sentence
It is derived from two Greek words—Phren intelligence Logos “discourse” or science.
How to Become Rich|William WindsorPhren, fren, n. the thinking principle, mind: the diaphragm:—pl.
Medical definitions for phren-
phren-
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Variant ofphreno-
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