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diaphragm in Finnish

diaphragm in Finnish is pallea, kalvo, pessaari — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in Finnish

pallea
noun
(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.
kalvo
noun
pessaari
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
pallea
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
kaiutinkalvo
noun
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
kalvo
noun
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
himmennin
noun
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
himmentää
verb
(optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

What does "diaphragm" mean?

  1. noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
    "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
  2. noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
    "She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
  3. noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.
    "The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves."

diaphragm in a sentence

  • Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control.
  • A sudden spasm of the diaphragm causes hiccups.
  • She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment.
  • The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "diaphragm" in Finnish?

"diaphragm" in Finnish is pallea, kalvo, pessaari. diaphragm means: The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

How do you use "diaphragm" in a sentence?

Example: "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control." In Finnish, "diaphragm" is pallea, kalvo, pessaari.

Are there other ways to say "diaphragm" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "diaphragm": pallea, kalvo, pessaari, kaiutinkalvo, himmennin, himmentää.

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