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phrenic Definition

phrenic (frenik)

adjective

  1. of the diaphragm
  2. of the mind; mental

Etymology: see phreno- & -ic

phrenic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nerve: Shoulder tip pain The diaphragm is supplied by branches of the phrenic nerve which originates in the neck.
  • palsy: Two of the patients had a right phrenic nerve palsy demonstrated by magnetic stimulation of the nerve.
  • artery: The adrenal glands are very vascular, the arterial blood supply coming from branches of the renal and phrenic arteries and the aorta.

Browse dictionary entries near phrenic

  1. phrenetic
  2. phreatophyte
  3. phreatic
  4. Phreaking
  5. phreak
  6. phratry
  7. phrasing
  8. phraseology
  9. phraseologist
  10. phraseogram
  1. phreno-
  2. phrenology
  3. phrensy
  4. Phrygia
  5. Phrygian
  6. PHS
  7. phthalate
  8. phthalein
  9. phthalic acid
  10. phthalic anhydride