middenrif — meaning in English

English meaning

• diaphragm noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
• midriff noun The middle part of the body, between the chest and the waist.

Senses

middenrif is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• diaphragm A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
• midriff (anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part.

diaphragm — full definition

1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.

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