Type: Term Pronunciation: fren′em-frak′sis Synonyms: phreniclasia
phrenemphraxis, phreniclasia Crushing of a section of the phrenic nerve to produce a temporary paralysis of the diaphragm.phreniclasia, phreniclasis; phrenemphraxis; phrenicotripsy Crushing of the phrenic nerve with a clamp to produce temporary paralysis of the diaphragm.