(n) one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing, Syn.nervus phrenicus
a. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the midriff, or diaphragm, the heart, the mind: cf. F. phrénique. ] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the diaphragm; diaphragmatic; as, the phrenic nerve. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. frh`n, freno`s, the midriff, or diaphragm, the heart (as the seat of emotions), the mind. ] (Anat.) A combining form meaning, of or pertaining to the diaphragm, the mind, or the brain; frenic. Stedman. [ PJC ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. freni^tis, fr. frh`n, freno`s. ] 1. (Med.) Inflammation of the brain, or of the meninges of the brain, attended with acute fever and delirium; -- called also cephalitis. [ 1913 Webster ]
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