Relating to electrical stimulation of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm and breathing.
From electro- + phrenic (from Greek phren, diaphragm/mind). Used in medical contexts, particularly in treating paralysis or breathing disorders.
Electrophrenic pacing is a remarkable technology—it stimulates the nerve that controls your breathing with tiny electrical pulses, helping paralyzed patients breathe without a ventilator.
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