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Medical Definition of Crossed phrenic phenomenon
1. Hemisection of the cord above the exit of the phrenic nerve paralyzes the ipsilateral half of the diaphragm; if the contralateral phrenic nerve is then sectioned or blocked, contractions on the ipsilateral side are resumed. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Crossed Phrenic Phenomenon
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