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
The phrenic nerves contract and expand the diaphragm, which allows the lungs to inhale and exhale.
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
The suction and swallow simultaneously stimulate two nerves, the phrenic and vagus nerves, prompting the diaphragm to contract and the epiglottis — a flap that covers the windpipe during swallowing — to close.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2021
These nerves assist in controlling respiration and are called the phrenic nerves.
From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Francis M. Walters
