Definition for Diaphragm:

• In general, a partition or septum which more or less completely separates one cavity from another. Specifically, the musculotendinous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities. In microscopy, a disk with an opening which admits light to the lenses of a microscope.

Synonyms for Diaphragm:

• n.

  •
  • artificial respiration,
  • asphyxia,
  • bronchial tube,
  • bronchiole,
  • breathing,
  • bad breath,
  • bronchus,
  • airway,
  • breath,
  • blow.
  •
  • beeper,
  • button,
  • 3G,
  • 4G,
  • cell,
  • cameraphone,
  • bleeper,
  • answering machine,
  • card,
  • calling card.
  •artifact (noun)
  • stop,
  • diaphragm.
  •birth control (noun)
  • safety,
  • IUDs,
  • Diaphragms,
  • vasectomy,
  • Vasectomies,
  • abstinence,
  • rubbers,
  • conception prevention,
  • method of preventing pregnancy,
  • birth prevention,
  • condom,
  • tied tubes,
  • Planned Parenthood.
  •body (noun)
  • midriff.
  •contraceptive (noun)
  • jelly,
  • loop,
  • sponge,
  • hormone,
  • intrauterine device,
  • vaginal suppository,
  • spermicidal cream,
  • shield,
  • prophylactics,
  • Hormones,
  • foam,
  • preventive medicine,
  • ring,
  • armor.
  •contraceptive diaphragm (noun)
  • contraceptive diaphragm.
  •diaphragm (noun)
  • pessary.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • circuit breaker,
  • electrode,
  • oscilloscope,
  • handset,
  • diode,
  • induction coil,
  • live wire,
  • rectifier,
  • circuit board,
  • oscillator,
  • circuit,
  • receptor,
  • printed circuit,
  • integrated circuit,
  • transformer,
  • circuitry,
  • pilot light,
  • anode,
  • series circuit,
  • resistor,
  • cathode,
  • fuse box,
  • parallel circuit.
  •
  • conduit,
  • touchpad,
  • earth,
  • coil,
  • spur.
  •
  • fuse,
  • pointer,
  • needle.
  •
  • element,
  • contact.
  •
  • terminal.
  •
  • ground.
  •birth control
  • family planning,
  • abortion,
  • prophylactic,
  • pill,
  • contraception,
  • iud,
  • Barrier Method,
  • unprotected,
  • Morning After Pill,
  • Dutch cap,
  • termination,
  • spermicide,
  • unsafe,
  • oral contraceptive,
  • abortionist,
  • rhythm method,
  • rubber.
  •speaker
  • loudspeaker.

Paraphrases for Diaphragm:

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    skirt.

Diaphragm Sentence Examples:

• Others breathe only with the lower part and with the diaphragm, leaving the upper structures of the lungs inactive and collapsed.

• In studying the different parts, good results will be obtained by observing the following order: 1. Observe the connection of the heart to the lungs, diaphragm, and large blood vessels.

Homophones for Diaphragm:

• deaf person, Douay Version, depression, dead person, diversion.

Holonyms for Diaphragm:

• n.

  • artifact
    camera, photographic camera, electro-acoustic transducer.
  • body
    body, trunk, torso.

Hypernym for Diaphragm:

• n.

  • artifact
    iris diaphragm, iris.

Hyponym for Diaphragm:

• n.

  • artifact
    disc, mechanical device, disk.
  • body
    muscle system, tissue layer, muscular structure, membrane, musculature.