phrenic
Americanadjective
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Anatomy. of or relating to the diaphragm.
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Physiology. relating to the mind or mental activity.
adjective
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of or relating to the diaphragm
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( as noun )
the phrenic
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obsolete of or relating to the mind
Other Word Forms
- postphrenic adjective
- subphrenic adjective
Etymology
Origin of phrenic
From the New Latin word phrenicus, dating back to 1695–1705. See phren-, -ic
Example Sentences
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Doctors performed a "phrenic nerve block procedure" on Bolsonaro to block his left phrenic nerve, after treating Bolsonaro's right one on Saturday.
From BBC
She explained in a social media post that her husband's procedure had "blocked" one of his phrenic nerves.
From BBC
After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.
From Barron's
We suspect that gargling and dry sugar both stimulate the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm.
From Seattle Times
The phrenic nerve pacer Sadie's parents have fundraised for works a little like a cardiac pace maker as it will tell the diaphragm when to move and breathe, her father Andrew said.
From BBC
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