praecordia — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
praecordia 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.
- 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
- noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
- noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
- noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.