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
(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
pessaari
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
pallea
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
kaiutinkalvo
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
kalvo
(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
himmennin
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
himmentää
(optics, photography) To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.
What does "diaphragm" mean?
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noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
"Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
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noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
"She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
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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.
Similar words in Finnish
Common Finnish translations
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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