What is a diaphragm?
A Biologist's answer would be: 1 | noun | a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens 2 | noun | (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration 3 | noun | a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix 4 | noun | electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves. Src: Wolfram|Alpha
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The diaphragm is a dome-shaped bowl made of thin, flexible rubber that sits over the cervix.
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Diaphragm a muscular, membranous or ligamentous wall separating two cavities or limiting a cavity. ChaCha for now!
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A diaphragm is a round piece of flexible rubber with a rigid rim. The diaphragm prevents semen from entering the womb. ChaCha!
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In mammals, a diaphragm is a transverse partition that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
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A diaphragm is a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens. Thanks for asking ChaCha!
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Diaphragm 1: a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; 2: (anatomy) a muscular partition MORE?
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The diaphragm is a muscular membranous partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities and functioning in respiration.
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