phrenicectomy
noun
phren·i·cec·to·my
ˌfren-ə-ˈsek-tə-mē
plural phrenicectomies
: surgical removal of part of a phrenic nerve to secure collapse of a diseased lung by paralyzing the diaphragm on one side compare phrenicotomy
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“Phrenicectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/phrenicectomy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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