Examples of 'diaphragm' in a sentence
Meaning of "diaphragm"
Diaphragm (noun): A dome-shaped muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen. In anatomy, it refers to a crucial muscle for breathing
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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.
- Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.
- A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
- 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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The rigidity of the diaphragm is of decisive importance.
Diaphragm valves excluding those made of plastics.
Install the new diaphragm in the gap.
The diaphragm and the intercostals seize up.
Solar station with diaphragm expansion vessel.
The diaphragm safety valve is normally closed.
Your dog thought my diaphragm was a chew toy.
Your diaphragm covers more than that.
You could have punctured her diaphragm.
I wish your diaphragm would wear out.
Diaphragm gas meters are positive displacement meters.
Spiral or metal diaphragm type pressure gauges.
Diaphragm repair was performed with left thoracotomy.
You can put a diaphragm in hours in advance.
Diaphragm pointed arches are also evident.
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Hanging tender and diaphragm retained or removed.
The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control.
This makes the diaphragm to move down.
A diaphragm compressor is the same as a membrane compressor.
Hypercapnia due to diaphragm weakness has been reported.
Diaphragm made of elastomer is mounted on the support.
Paralysis of the diaphragm was the first factor.
Paralysis must have reached his diaphragm.
Large ceramic diaphragm for reliable pH measurement.
Lots of free air under the diaphragm.
I know that diaphragm was not there before.
Surgery above and below the diaphragm.
Check diaphragm for holes and tears.
Performance characteristics for diaphragm brake chambers.
The diaphragm can only be used once.
There is no such thing as a diaphragm repair shop.
Different diaphragm materials for all applications.
You have still got your diaphragm.
But the diaphragm nearly gave way.
Install the back cover on the diaphragm.
I guess your diaphragm is wide awake now.
Still could have nicked the diaphragm.
Or the magnetic diaphragm might have failed.
Excessive travel of operating piston or diaphragm mechanism.
He stabbed her diaphragm with a kitchen knife.
Peel the peritoneum off the diaphragm.
It is placed on a diaphragm plane of the optical system.
The device contains a thin wall diaphragm.
Automatically diaphragm opens to its largest aperture.
You need to use your diaphragm more.
His diaphragm also seized so he was not breathing.
You are supposed to be singing from your diaphragm.
The diaphragm is fastened to a rigid diaphragm support.
It is a good idea to check your diaphragm often.
Diaphragm seal with aseptic connection.
