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
Synonyms : contraceptive diaphragm, pessary
Meaning 2 : (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
Synonyms : midriff
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
Example : the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically
Synonyms : stop
Meaning 4 : electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
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