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DictionarySeerespirationradiofrequency electrophrenic respiration
radiofrequency electrophrenic respirationA method of stimulating respiration in cases of respiratory paralysis from spinal cord injury at the cervical level. Intermittent electrical stimuli to the phrenic nerves are supplied by a radiofrequency transmitter implanted subcutaneously. The diaphragmatic muscles contract in response to these stimuli. See also: respirationLegalSeeRespiration |