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Diaphragm

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Noun

diaphragm stop

Definition: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically"

diaphragm midriff

Definition: (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

diaphragm pessary contraceptive diaphragm

Definition: 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

diaphragm

Definition: electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves

Definition: In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.

Verb

Definition: To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

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