Diaphragm — synonyms, definition

1. diaphragm (Noun)

4 synonyms

contraceptive diaphragm midriff pessary stop

4 definitions

diaphragm (Noun) — A mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens. ex. "the new cameras adjust the diaphragm automatically"

diaphragm (Noun) — (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration.

diaphragm (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 (Noun) — Electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves.

14 types of

birth control device contraceptive contraceptive device disc disk mechanical device membrane muscle system muscular structure musculature preventative preventive prophylactic device tissue layer

2 types

iris iris diaphragm

6 parts of

body camera electro-acoustic transducer photographic camera torso trunk