phrenic


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phren·ic

 (frĕn′ĭk, frē′nĭk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the mind.
2. Anatomy Of or relating to the diaphragm: the phrenic nerve.
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phrenic

(ˈfrɛnɪk)
adj
1. (Anatomy)
a. of or relating to the diaphragm
b. (as noun): the phrenic.
2. (Anatomy) obsolete of or relating to the mind
[C18: from New Latin phrenicus, from Greek phrēn mind, diaphragm]
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phren•ic

(ˈfrɛn ɪk)

adj.
1. of or pertaining to the diaphragm.
2. of or pertaining to the mind.
[1695–1705; < New Latin phrenicus. See -phrenia]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.phrenic - of or relating to the diaphragm; "phrenic nerve"
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Translations

phrenic

[ˈfrenɪk] ADJ (Anat) → diafragmático
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phrenic

adj frénico
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References in periodicals archive ?
According to the history, physical examination, and radiological investigations, the possible diagnosis is right-sided hemothorax, lung contusion, elevated right hemidiaphragm due to subpulmonic effusion, diaphragmatic eventration, phrenic nerve injury, or even diaphragmatic rupture.
The phrenic nerve was injured/ sacrificed in the operation, and a postoperative consultation with a physiotherapist for breathing support was needed.
Methanolic extract of Rhinella schneideri (Anura: Bufonidae) poison causes ultrastructural changes in nerve terminals of phrenic nerve-diaphragm preparations in mice
Only one study had reported the innervated information that accessory phrenic nerve contains a C5 segment; however, not much data was provided on the subclavius muscle with innervations information (Banneheka, 2008).
Guillain-Barre syndrome, which is typically a postinfectious phenomenon, is known to involve the phrenic nerve, causing diaphragmatic paralysis in adults, but has not been described in neonates (8).
The carotid artery, internal jugular vein, the remainder of the SCM, lower cranial nerves, phrenic nerve, and brachial plexus were successfully preserved.
You can't stop hiccupping Uncontrollable hiccups lasting hours or days are very rare, and are usually caused by irritation of the phrenic nerves that move your diaphragm up and down as you breathe.
These body parts include the heart, lungs, diaphragm, phrenic nerve, esophagus, ribs, intercostal muscles, blood vessels, and skin.
However, the major disadvantage of the interscalene block is the risk of ipsilateral phrenic nerve paralysis, with an incidence as high as 100% [2], depending on the volume, concentration, and location of local anesthetic administered.
The reflex arc of the hiccup has 3 components: the afferent limb composed of phrenic, vagus, and sympathetic nerves; a central processor in the midbrain; and the efferent limb composed of the phrenic nerve supplying the diaphragm and intercostal nerves supplying the intercostal muscle fibers [3].