Phrenic

Word: Phrenic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to the mind or the diaphragm.

Synonyms: Cerebral

Antonyms: Ignorant

Helpful hints to remember: Your phrenic nerve reaches from your neck (think mind) to your diaphram. “Phren” is also the ancient Greek word for mind, which is where we get the word “phrenology” from, which is a psudoscientific field of study that predates modern psychology. 

Note: This word is rather rare, and is more likely to show up on the MCAT verbal section. 

Sentences: 

There are many websites that offer computers games to increase your phrenic capabilities. 

At first, the mother was most concerned about the horrible bruise on her son's head, but once he started slurring his speech, she began to fear that his injury might be more phrenic in nature.