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phrenic nerve

 

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Noun phrenic nerve has 1 sense
  1. phrenic nerve, nervus phrenicus - one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing
    --1 is a kind of spinal nerve, nervus spinalis

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Phrenic Nerve

Description:

The phrenic nerve is a major nerve that plays a crucial role in the respiratory system. It originates in the neck and travels downwards, innervating the diaphragm muscle which is responsible for breathing. This nerve controls the movement of the diaphragm, allowing us to breathe properly and efficiently.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The bilateral nerve that originates in the neck and innervates the diaphragm muscle, enabling breathing.

Example Sentence: The phrenic nerve stimulates the contraction of the diaphragm during inspiration.

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Usage:

Usage 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or connected with the phrenic nerve.

Example Sentence: The patient's phrenic nerve injury resulted in difficulty in breathing.

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Usage 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Popularly known or recognized within a community or specific group of people.

Example Sentence: The local athletes consider the community gym as their phrenic nerve for fitness and motivation.

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