phreno-

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

   phrenology.

phreno-

combining_form

1. mind or brain

   phrenology

2. of or relating to the diaphragm

   phrenic

Word History and Origins

Origin of phreno-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of phreno-¹

from Greek phrēn mind, diaphragm

Example Sentences

Phreno-mesmerism, or the connexion between phrenology and mesmerism.

From Project Gutenberg

But the earnest explorer will find the countenances of cabmen to be the most remunerative phreno-physiognomical studies.

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