diaphragmatic nerve
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Diaphragmatic pleura — Front view of thorax, showing the relations of the pleuræ and lungs to the chest wall. Pleura in blue; lungs in purple. Latin p. diaphragmatica Gray s … Wikipedia
Diaphragmatic pacemaker — A diaphragmatic pacemaker, in medicine, is a surgically implanted device used to help patients breathe following complications from spinal cord injuries. The device works through pacing of the diaphragm. Mechanism In patients with a diaphragmatic … Wikipedia
Nerve — A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory and motor information from one body part to another. See nervous system. * * * A whitish cordlike structure composed of one or more bundles (fascicles) of myelinated … Medical dictionary
Phrenic nerve — Nerve: Phrenic nerve The phrenic nerve and its relations with the vagus nerve. (Phrenic labeled at upper left.) … Wikipedia
Phrenic Nerve Pacing — (PNP) or diaphragm pacing, is the rhythmic application of electrical impulses to the diaphragm, resulting in respiration for patients who would otherwise be dependent on a mechanical ventilator.This concept was originally referred to as… … Wikipedia
DNS — deviated nasal septum; diaphragmatic nerve stimulation; did not show [for appointment]; Dietitians in Nutrition Support; Doctor of Nursing Services; domain name system [electronic mail addressing system]; dysplastic nevus syndrome … Medical dictionary
DNS — • deviated nasal septum; • diaphragmatic nerve stimulation; • did not show [for appointment]; • Dietitians in Nutrition Support; • Doctor of Nursing Services; • domain name system [electronic mail addressing system]; • dysplastic nevus syndrome … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
part — A portion. SYN: pars [TA]. abdominal p. of aorta SYN: abdominal aorta. abdominal p. of esophagus [TA] the portion of the esophagus from where it passes through the diaphragm to the stomach. See … Medical dictionary
pars — SYN: part. [L. p. (part ) a part] p. abdominalis aortae [TA] SYN: abdominal aorta. p. abdominalis ductus thoracici [TA] SYN: abdominal part of thoracic duct. p. abdominalis esophagi [TA] SYN: abdominal part of esophagus. p. abdomina … Medical dictionary
Thoracic diaphragm — diaphragm Respiratory system Latin diaphragma Artery Pericardiacophrenic artery … Wikipedia
