phrenic

English

Etymology

From New Latin phrenicus, 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

• Bulgarian: диафрагмен (diafragmen)
• Catalan: frènic
• Italian: frenico (it)
• Spanish: frénico

Anagrams

• pincher, Pincher, nephric