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phrenic


phren·ic

adj \ˈfre-nik\

Definition of PHRENIC

1
: of or relating to the diaphragm
2
: of or relating to the mind

Origin of PHRENIC

New Latin phrenicus, from Greek phren-, phrēn
First Known Use: 1697

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