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diaphragm n

Diaphragm means muscle sheet used in breathing or separating membrane. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of diaphragm

  • muscle sheet used in breathing or separating membrane

Usage examples of diaphragm

When you inhale, the diaphragm moves downward and helps pull air into the lungs.

The doctor explained that hiccups happen when the diaphragm suddenly contracts.

In the microscope, a diaphragm controls how much light passes through the specimen.

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