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diafragma
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.
pulmonary diaphragm
thoracic diaphragm
diafragma
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
cervical diaphragm
contraceptive diaphragm
diafragma
In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
acoustic diaphragm
diafragma
A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
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Meanings (ES + gloss)
diafragmar
To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.
He employs an equatorial with an object-glass having a focal length of five metres, and which was diaphragmed down to eight centimetres.
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