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

Hiccups are caused by the involuntary spasming of the diaphragm, typically as a result of an irritated phrenic nerve.

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

The stomach, small intestines, and part of the large omentum lay in the left pleural cavity; both the phrenic nerves were normal.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)