plural of diaphragm

Which uses, or is located in or near, the diaphragm.

(anatomy) 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.

(optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm. / To act as a diaphragm, for example by vibrating.

Of or relating to the diaphragm.

present participle of diaphragm

simple past tense and past participle of diaphragm

(rare) Inflammation of the diaphragm.

plural of iris diaphragm

plural of pelvic diaphragm