 phrenic_nerve |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing | |
| Synonyms: | nervus_phrenicus | |
| Related terms: | spinal_nerve | |
| Similar spelling: |
phrenic_vein |
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