phrenemphraxis

phren·i·cla·si·a

(fren'i-klā'zē-ă), Crushing of a section of the phrenic nerve to produce a temporary paralysis of the diaphragm. Synonym(s): phrenemphraxis, phrenicotripsy [phreni- + G. klasis, a breaking away]

phrenemphraxis

(fren″em″frak′sĭs) [ phren- + Gr. emphraxis, stoppage] Crushing of the phrenic nerve in order to induce temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, a therapeutic measure that was previously employed in treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.