
Meaning of PHRENIC NERVE
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[n] one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing |
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| | Synonyms: | | nervus phrenicus |
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| | See Also: | | nervus spinalis, spinal nerve | |
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