phrenic

Example Sentences

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Doctors performed a "phrenic nerve block procedure" on Bolsonaro to block his left phrenic nerve, after treating Bolsonaro's right one on Saturday.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

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

From Seattle Times

The phrenic nerve pacer Sadie's parents have fundraised for works a little like a cardiac pace maker as it will tell the diaphragm when to move and breathe, her father Andrew said.

From BBC