The word "phrenohepatic" is a medical term referring to the liver's close anatomical relationship with the diaphragm. Its spelling may seem complicated, but it can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /fɹɛnoʊhɪˈpætɪk/. The "phreno-" prefix comes from the Greek word phren, referring to the diaphragm. The "-hepatic" suffix comes from the Greek word hepato, meaning liver. Understanding the roots and combining forms in medical terminology aids in learning complex words like "phrenohepatic."
Relating to the diaphragm and the liver.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.