phrenic
/ˈfrɛnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe).
- Damage to the phrenic area can cause difficulty in taking deep breaths.
- Surgeons must be careful not to injure the phrenic muscle during chest operations.
- The phrenic nerve controls the movement of the diaphragm during breathing.
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