phrenic

[ fren-ik ]

adjective

1. Anatomy. of or relating to the diaphragm.
2. Physiology. relating to the mind or mental activity.

phrenic

/ ˈfrɛnɪk /

adjective

1. 1. of or relating to the diaphragm
   2. ( as noun )

      the phrenic

2. obsolete.
   of or relating to the mind

Other Words From

• post·phrenic adjective
• sub·phrenic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phrenic¹

From the New Latin word phrenicus, dating back to 1695–1705. See phren-, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of phrenic¹

C18: from New Latin phrenicus, from Greek phrēn mind, diaphragm

Example Sentences

Care must be taken not to injure the important nerves, particularly the accessory, the vagus, and the phrenic.

From Project Gutenberg

Have you not stimulated my phrenic nerves, besides ruining my digestion with a galvanic current round my stomach?

From Project Gutenberg

The phrenic arteries, two in number, pass to supply the under surface of the diaphragm.

From Project Gutenberg

The symptoms are mainly those of peripheral neuritis with special implication of the phrenic and the pneumogastric nerves.

From Project Gutenberg

The vagus, the phrenic, and the spinal nerves may also be pressed upon.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• cerebral
• creative
• highbrow
• mental
• psychological
• rational
• scholarly
• thoughtful