phreno-

a combining form meaning “mind,” “diaphragm,” used in the formation of compound words: phrenology.

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Also especially before a vowel, phren-.

Origin of phreno-

< Greek phreno-, combining form representing phrḗn mind, diaphragm

Words nearby phreno-

phrenicoexeresis, phrenicopleural fascia, phrenicotomy, phrenicotripsy, phrenitis, phreno-, phrenocardia, phrenocolic, phrenocolopexy, phrenogastric, phrenohepatic

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British Dictionary definitions for phreno-

phreno-

before a vowel phren-

combining form

mind or brainphrenology

of or relating to the diaphragmphrenic

Word Origin for phreno-

from Greek phrēn mind, diaphragm

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Medical definitions for phreno-

phreno-

pref.

Mind:phrenoplegia.

Diaphragm:phrenogastric.