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Diaphragm

Verb / ˈdaɪʌˌfræm / Another word for diaphragm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals. It plays a major role in breathing.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The doctor said my diaphragm is working properly.
  2. The singer used her diaphragm to hit the high notes.
  3. The diaphragm separates the lungs from the stomach.
  4. The diaphragm helps you breathe in and out.
  5. My yoga teacher taught me how to use my diaphragm for deep breathing.

Quotes

  • The body is a house of many windows: there we all sit, showing ourselves and crying on the passers-by to come and love us. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson
  • The soul, like the body, lives by what it feeds on. ~ Josiah Gilbert Holland
  • The body is a house of many windows: there we all sit showing ourselves and crying on the passers-by to come and love us. ~ Robert Louis Stevenson

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