What does phren mean?
Phren means (philosophy, historical) The brain or mind..
Phren
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(philosophy, historical) The brain or mind..
Definitions by Sense
- (philosophy, historical) The brain or mind.
- (obsolete, anatomy) The diaphragm.
Example Sentences
Some ancient Greeks, including Aristotle, believed that the phren was located in the heart rather than the cranium.
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Word Forms
- phrenes
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Some ancient Greeks, including Aristotle, believed that the phren was located in the heart rather than the cranium.
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