phrenic

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She explained in a social media post that her husband's procedure had "blocked" one of his phrenic nerves.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

His doctors later confirmed they had treated the right phrenic nerve and had scheduled to work on the left nerve on Monday.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

We suspect that gargling and dry sugar both stimulate the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

The phrenic arteries, two in number, pass to supply the under surface of the diaphragm.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various