eng: diaphragm

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Meaning
means	(noun) a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically" diaphragm, stop
means	(noun) (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration midriff, diaphragm
means	(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 diaphragm, contraceptive diaphragm, pessary
means	(noun) electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves diaphragm
means	e/Diaphragm (contraceptive)
means	e/Diaphragm (optics)
means	e/Diaphragm (structural system)
means	e/Thoracic diaphragm