phrenic /phren·ic/ (fren´ik)
phrenic
phrenic (freˑ·nik),
1. diaphragmatic.
2. mental (1).
phren·ic (fr n  k, fr nk)adj. 1. Of or relating to the mind. 2. Of or relating to the diaphragm. |
phrenic
[fren′ik]
Etymology: Gk, phren, mind
1 pertaining to the diaphragm.
2 pertaining to the mind.
phrenic (freˑ·nik),
adj 1. relating to the diaphragm.
2. relating to the mind.
2. relating to the mind.
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Phrenic.
phrenic
pertaining to the diaphragm.
phrenic nerve
one of the paired nerves to the diaphragm that arises from the caudal cervical nerves (4-7, the specific branches varying with species), passes through the thoracic inlet and in the mediastinum and adjacent structures to the diaphragm.
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