Synonyms for diaphragm
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dahy-uh-fram |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaɪ əˌfræm |
Top 10 synonyms for diaphragm Other synonyms for the word diaphragm
- barrier method
- birth prevention
- coil
- conception prevention
- contraception
- foam
- intrauterine device
- IUD
- jelly
- loop
- method of preventing pregnancy
- planned parenthood
- preventative
- preventive medicine
- prophylactic
- rhythm method
- ring
- rubber
- safety
- shield
- spermicidal cream
- sponge
- tied tubes
- vaginal suppository
Définition of diaphragm
Origin :- late 14c., from Late Latin diaphragma, from Greek diaphragma "partition, barrier, muscle which divides the thorax from the abdomen," from diaphrassein "to barricade," from dia- "across" (see dia-) + phrassein "to fence or hedge in." The native word is midriff. Meaning "contraceptive cap" is from 1933.
- As in birth control : noun pregnancy prevention
- As in contraceptive : noun birth control method
- The voice was concentrated upon it by means of a mouthpiece and a diaphragm.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- The character of the diaphragm is best observed in year-old canes.
- Extract from : « Manual of American Grape-Growing » by U. P. Hedrick
- Underneath the stage, which is pierced by a circular aperture, is a diaphragm.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Cotton Plant » by Frederick Wilkinson
- It has a diaphragm provided centrally with a blunt pin, or stylus.
- Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
- The pleura and diaphragm also showed a good deal of disease and some adhesion.
- Extract from : « Cattle and Their Diseases » by Robert Jennings
- Deciding he could only play it by ear, he pulled in his diaphragm and rang the bell.
- Extract from : « Ten From Infinity » by Paul W. Fairman
- He relaxed the muscles of his diaphragm, and reached for pencil and paper.
- Extract from : « Jill the Reckless » by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
- Miss Kilrain also breathed from her diaphragm, and urged her pupils to try the same.
- Extract from : « Emmy Lou » by George Madden Martin
- It stopped and set up a sort of drumming from the diaphragm on top.
- Extract from : « A Martian Odyssey » by Stanley Grauman Weinbaum
- The diaphragm is a membranous partition or fence between the thorax and abdomen.
- Extract from : « Orthography » by Elmer W. Cavins
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