phreno-
a combining form meaning “mind,” “diaphragm,” used in the formation of compound words: phrenology.
Nearby words
Also especially before a vowel, phren-.
Origin of phreno-
< Greek phreno-, combining form representing phrḗn mind, diaphragm
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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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Word Origin and History for phreno-
phreno-
before vowels phren-, word-forming element meaning "mind," also "diaphragm," from Greek phreno-, comb. form of phrene properly "diaphragm, muscle which parts the abdomen from the thorax;" in Homer extended to "parts around the heart, breast," hence "heart" (as a seat of passions), "mind, seat of thoughts, wits, senses," of unknown origin.
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Medicine definitions for phreno-
phreno-
pref.
Mind:phrenoplegia.
Diaphragm:phrenogastric.
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