phrenesis

phrenesis
phrenesis /fri-nēˈsis/
noun
1. Phrenitis
2. Delirium
3. Frenzy
ORIGIN: Gr phrēn, phrenos midriff (supposed seat of passions, mind and will)
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For phrenetic, phrenetical, and phrenetically see frenetic
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phrenˈism noun
A supposed ‘mind-force’ described by ED Cope as active in nature and evolution
phrenitˈic adjective
Of or affected with phrenitis
phrenīˈtis noun
1. Inflammation of the brain
2. Brain fever

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