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phren⋅ic

  [fren-ik]
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–adjective
1. Anatomy. of or pertaining to the diaphragm.
2. Physiology. relating to the mind or mental activity.
Origin:
1695–1705; < NL phrenicus. See phren-, -ic
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phren·ic   (frěn'ĭk, frē'nĭk)   
adj.  

  1. Of or relating to the mind.

  2. Anatomy Of or relating to the diaphragm: the phrenic nerve.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1phren·ic
Pronunciation: 'fren-ik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the diaphragm

Main Entry: 2phrenic
Function: noun
: PHRENIC NERVE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

phrenic phren·ic (frěn'ĭk, frē'nĭk)
adj.

  1. Of or relating to the mind.

  2. Of or relating to the diaphragm.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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