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Meaning of "diaphragm" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DIAPHRAGM

From Late Latin diaphragma, from Greek, from dia- + phragma fence.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DIAPHRAGM

diaphragm  [ˈdaɪəˌfræm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIAPHRAGM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Diaphragm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIAPHRAGM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of diaphragm in the English dictionary

The first definition of diaphragm in the dictionary is any separating membrane, esp the dome-shaped muscular partition that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities in mammals related adjective phrenic. Other definition of diaphragm is a circular rubber or plastic contraceptive membrane placed over the mouth of the uterine cervix before copulation to prevent entrance of sperm. Diaphragm is also any thin dividing membrane.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIAPHRAGM


Aram
ˈɛəræm
cram
kræm
diagram
ˈdaɪəˌɡræm
dirham
ˈdɪəræm
dram
dræm
epiphragm
ˈɛpɪˌfræm
foram
ˈɔːræm
gram
ɡræm
histogram
ˈhɪstəˌɡræm
hologram
ˈhɒləˌɡræm
kilogram
ˈkɪləʊˌɡræm
monogram
ˈmɒnəˌɡræm
pentagram
ˈpɛntəˌɡræm
pram
præm
program
ˈprəʊɡræm
programme
ˈprəʊɡræm
ram
ræm
Seram
sɪˈræm
telegram
ˈtɛlɪˌɡræm
tram
træm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIAPHRAGM

diaphanously
diaphanousness
diaphone
diaphonic
diaphony
diaphorase
diaphoresis
diaphoretic
diaphototropic
diaphototropism
diaphragm pessary
diaphragmal
diaphragmatic
diaphragmatically
diaphragmatitis
diaphragmitis
diaphyseal
diaphyses
diaphysial
diaphysis

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIAPHRAGM

apophthegm
apothegm
gm
iris diaphragm
new paradigm
paradigm
phlegm
syntagm

Synonyms and antonyms of diaphragm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «diaphragm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIAPHRAGM

Find out the translation of diaphragm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of diaphragm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «diaphragm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

横膈膜 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

diafragma
570 millions of speakers

English

diaphragm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डायाफ्राम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحجاب الحاجز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

диафрагма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diafragma
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্যচ্ছদা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diaphragme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Diafragma
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zwerchfell
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

隔膜
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

횡격막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Diaphragm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cơ hoành
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உதரவிதானம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कान, टेलिफोनचा पातळ पडदा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diyafram
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diaframma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

membrana
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

діафрагма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

diafragmă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διάφραγμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diafragma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

membran
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

diafragma
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of diaphragm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIAPHRAGM»

The term «diaphragm» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.142 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIAPHRAGM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «diaphragm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «diaphragm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about diaphragm

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5 QUOTES WITH «DIAPHRAGM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word diaphragm.
1
Giada De Laurentiis
Yoga has trimmed my body in a way that the gym never could. I used to be a gym rat, but I switched to yoga and am now almost 10 pounds lighter. One important thing I've gotten from yoga is breathing. When I'm cooking, the top part of my body collapses down. It cuts off my diaphragm.
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Lesley Garrett
I'm engaging my diaphragm as I'm speaking to you right now.
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Cheryl James
Rap is hardcore street music but there are women out there who can hang with the best male rappers. What holds us back is that girls tend to rap in these high, squeaky voices. It's irritating. You've gotta rap from the diaphragm.
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Wendell Pierce
At Julliard we had some voice classes. It was really just so you could carry a tune. It always just helps with your speaking voice also, when you connect your diaphragm and your breath.
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Gene Tunney
A concave chest means that your diaphragm is sagging.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIAPHRAGM»

Discover the use of diaphragm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to diaphragm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Early Development of the Human Pelvic Diaphragm
A sound and detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the pelvic floor is of the utmost importance to gynecologists, obstetricians, surgeons, and urologists, since they all share the same responsibility in treating patients with different ...
Wijnand F.R.M. Koch, Enrico Marani, 2007
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Varney's Midwifery
Flat spring: The spring in this diaphragm is a flat band made of lightweight stainless steel. 2. Coil spring: The spring in this diaphragm is a flexible circular coil of moderate strength. 3. Arcing spring: The spring in this diaphragm is a combination ...
Helen Varney, Jan M. Kriebs, Carolyn L. Gegor, 2004
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Thieme Atlas of Anatomy: Neck and Internal Organs
Expiratory position of diaphragm Inspiratory position of diaphragm Central tendon Sternocostal triangle (Larrey cleft) Vena cava I hiatus Esophageal hiatus Lumbocostal triangle (Bochdalek triangle) A Projection of the diaphragm onto the trunk ...
Lawrence M. Ross, Edward D. Lamperti, 2006
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Repairing Your Outdoor Power Equipment (Trade)
vent that allows atmospheric pressure below the diaphragm. The air chamber provides the space for diaphragm up-and-down movement. Atmospheric pressure on the fuel in the tank causes fuel to flow from the fuel tank to the fuel inlet.
Jay Webster, 2001
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General Thoracic Surgery
The. Diaphragm. CHAPTER. 51. Thomas. W. Shields. The diaphragm serves as the anatomic division between the thoracic and the abdominal cavities; as such, it is a muscular structure that is dealt with by both abdominal and thoracic ...
Thomas W. Shields, Joseph LoCicero, Carolyn E. Reed, 2009
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Mastery of Surgery
This mesoderm forms the ventral component of the future diaphragm, which is the largest part. The cranial surface of the septum also contributes to the connective tissue of the pericardium, whereas the connective tissue of the capsule and ...
Josef E. Fischer, Kirby I. Bland, Mark P. Callery, 2006
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Essentials for Health and Wellness
Several contraceptive methods work on this principle, including the diaphragm; the cervical cap; spermicidal foams, jellies, and creams; and the condom. The Diaphragm The diaphragm is a dome-shaped latex cup with a flexible rim, which is ...
Gordon Edlin, Eric Golanty, Kelli McCormack Brown, 1999
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The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health
Like condoms, the diaphragm and the cervical cap are barrier methods of contraception — that is, methods that physically prevent sperm from gaining access to the woman's reproductive system and fertilizing an egg. Among the safest and ...
Karen J. Carlson, Stephanie A. Eisenstat, Terra Diane Ziporyn, 2004
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The Measurement, Instrumentation and Sensors Handbook
When the sound pressure in the sound field fluctuates, the distances between the diaphragm and the backplate will change, and consequendy change the capacitance of the diaphragm/backplate capacitor. As the charge on the capacitor is ...
John G. Webster, 1998
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NEHRP Commentary on the Gidelines for the Seismic ...
much greater diaphragm deformations than do masonry walls — and the size of the loads, which may be small for many roof diaphragms even in areas of high seismicity. The shear force that the diaphragm is required to resist should be ...
Eugene Zeller, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIAPHRAGM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term diaphragm is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is the Diaphragm Making a Comeback? -- The Cut
The diaphragm is beloved as a non-condom, non-hormonal, reversible birth control method, but in recent years, some U.S. manufacturers have ... «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Pumps, Valves and Seals Review - Energy Global
Pump and system manufacturer Lewa is a world leader in the field of diaphragm pumps. The company recently introduced a new size of its ... «Energy Global, Jul 15»
3
A Trail Runner's Guide to Uphill Running - Competitor.com
Stand Tall: Folding over at the hips and dropping your head to look at your feet compresses the air flow from your diaphragm and lungs to your ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
4
Driver accused in fatal Father's Day crash: I ran to avoid being …
Traffic Investigator Mike Ditscheit said one man received a torn diaphragm from the June 21 crash, which killed Ray Schweissinger Sr., 57, and ... «Journal Times, Jul 15»
5
A Teacher's Rape Reveals Failures in Arizona's Prisons | Phoenix …
She closed her eyes and thought about expanding her diaphragm, letting the air fill up every crevice of her lungs. In and out. In and out. In and ... «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
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Q&A: Why can't horses vomit? | EQUUS Magazine
Then your diaphragm contracts downward, which loosens pressure on the lower esophagus and the sphincter where it enters the stomach. Next, the muscles of ... «EQUUS Magazine, Jul 15»
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How to ... breathe: It may come naturally, but that doesn't mean you …
Healthy, deeper breathing involves breathing from the diaphragm, the ... Slouching contracts the diaphragm, preventing you from maximizing its ... «OCRegister, Jul 15»
8
The Feel Is There - Music - The Stranger
They're different than small-diaphragm condensers and large-diaphragm Neumann mics. They have good midrange bite, especially on the ... «TheStranger.com, Jul 15»
9
Easy meditation 2015-07-08 Read More - The Island
Notice the movements of the lungs and the diaphragm. = Withdraw your attention from all outside objects. In meditation, all awareness from the ... «The Island.lk, Jul 15»
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MUSIC - Primal Scream - Easy Reader
I don't sing from my diaphragm. I don't know keys, notes, pitches; I just scream it–what I feel, and however it comes out it comes out. You can't ... «Easy Reader News, Jul 15»

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