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

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