phrenic

phrenic

English

Etymology

From New Latin phrenicus, Greek φρενικός, from Ancient Greek φρήν (phrḗn, “diaphragm”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɹɛnɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɛnɪk

Adjective

phrenic (comparative more phrenic, superlative most phrenic)

1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the diaphragm
2. (physiology) Relating to the mind or mental activity

Derived terms

Derived terms

• electrophrenic
• epiphrenic
• musculophrenic
• phrenic artery

• phrenic ganglion
• phrenic nerve
• phrenic plexus

Translations

of or pertaining to the diaphragm

Italian: frenico (it)

Spanish: frénico

Anagrams

• nephric, pincher