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diaphragm in German

diaphragm in German is Zwerchfell, Diaphragma, Pessar — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.

diaphragm in German

Zwerchfell
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.
Diaphragma
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.
Diaphragma
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
Pessar
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
Scheidendiaphragma
noun
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
Membran
noun
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
Zwerchfell
noun
(mechanics) A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
Blende
noun
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
Zwerchfell
noun
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

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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What is "diaphragm" in German?

"diaphragm" in German is Zwerchfell, Diaphragma, Pessar. 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 German, "diaphragm" is Zwerchfell, Diaphragma, Pessar.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "diaphragm": Zwerchfell, Diaphragma, Pessar, Scheidendiaphragma, Membran, Blende.

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