phrenic

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Etymology

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

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phrenic (comparative more phrenic, superlative most phrenic)

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

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