phreno-

a combining form meaning “mind,” “diaphragm,” used in the formation of compound words: phrenology.
Also especially before a vowel, phren-.

Origin of phreno-

< Greek phreno-, combining form representing phrḗn mind, diaphragm

Words nearby phreno-

phrenicoexeresis, phrenicopleural fascia, phrenicotomy, phrenicotripsy, phrenitis, phreno-, phrenocardia, phrenocolic, phrenocolopexy, phrenogastric, phrenohepatic

British Dictionary definitions for phreno-

phreno-

before a vowel phren-

combining form

mind or brain phrenology
of or relating to the diaphragm phrenic

Word Origin for phreno-

from Greek phrēn mind, diaphragm

Medical definitions for phreno-

phreno-

pref.

Mind:phrenoplegia.
Diaphragm:phrenogastric.