phren

noun — 2 senses

phren

noun

Etymology From Ancient Greek φρήν (phrḗn, “mind; stomach, midriff”).

1

Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences Historical The brain or mind.

Some ancient Greeks, including Aristotle, believed that the phren was located in the heart rather than the cranium.

2

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Obsolete The diaphragm.

Derived terms: paraphrenitis

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