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)

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

Derived terms

Derived terms

phrenic ganglion
phrenic nerve
phrenic plexus

Translations

of or pertaining to the diaphragm

Italian: frenico (it)

Spanish: frénico

Anagrams

nephric, pincher

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