Type: Term Pronunciation: fren′i-klā′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Crushing of a section of the phrenic nerve to produce a temporary paralysis of the diaphragm. Synonyms: phrenemphraxis, phrenicotripsy
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.