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Diaphragm
/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/
In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
📖 Definitions of "Diaphragm"
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In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
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Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.
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A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
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A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
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To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.
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To act as a diaphragm, for example by vibrating.
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