phren·em·phrax·is
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plural phrenemphraxes\
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Medical Definition of phrenemphraxis
: crushing of the phrenic nerve for therapeutic purposes
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“Phrenemphraxis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phrenemphraxis. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.
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