plural of 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.

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

simple past tense and past participle of diaphragm

present participle of diaphragm

Of or relating to the diaphragm.

(rare) Inflammation of the diaphragm.

plural of iris diaphragm

plural of pelvic diaphragm