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#1 diaphragm n. [stop] a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically". wn
#2 diaphragm n. [midriff] (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration. wn
#3 diaphragm n. [pessary, contraceptive diaphragm] 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. wn
#4 diaphragm n. electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves. wn
#2 diaphragm n. [midriff] (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration. wn
#3 diaphragm n. [pessary, contraceptive diaphragm] 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. wn
#4 diaphragm n. electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves. wn
