n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the midriff + -graph. ] (Physiol.) An instrument for registering the movements of the diaphragm, or midriff, in respiration. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A phrenologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. phrénologique. ] Phrenological. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to phrenology. -- Phren`o*log"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]

n. [ Cf. F. phrénologiste. ] One versed in phrenology; a craniologist. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the mind + -logy: cf. F. phrénologie. ] 1. The science of the special functions of the several parts of the brain, or of the supposed connection between the various faculties of the mind and particular organs in the brain. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. In popular usage, the obsolete physiological hypothesis of Gall, that the mental faculties, and traits of character, are shown on the surface of the head or skull; craniology. it is considered a pseudo-science by all reputable medical personnel, but is still believed by some people.
Syn. -- craniognomy. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]

☞ Gall marked out on his model of the head the places of twenty-six organs, as round inclosures with vacant interspaces. Spurzheim and Combe divided the whole scalp into oblong and conterminous patches. Encyc. Brit. [ 1913 Webster ]

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n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the mind + E. magnetism. ] The power of exciting the organs of the brain by magnetic or mesmeric influence. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ See Phrenic. ] (Physiol. Chem.) A cerebroside, related to cerebrin, present in white matter of the brain.
Syn. -- cerebron. [ 1913 Webster + PJC ]