Diaphragm Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Diaphragm

Meaning 1 : 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

    Synonyms : contraceptive diaphragm,  pessary
Meaning 2 : (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

    Synonyms : midriff
Meaning 3 : a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

    Example : the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically

    Synonyms : stop
Meaning 4 : electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves