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Diaphragm 1

Definition: A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.

Diaphragm 2

Definition: The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff.

Diaphragm 3

Definition: A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts.

Diaphragm 4

Definition: A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope.

Diaphragm 5

Definition: A partition in any compartment, for various purposes.

diaphragm 6

Definition: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically"

diaphragm 7

Definition: electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

diaphragm 8

Definition: a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

diaphragm 9

Definition: (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

 

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