Diaphragm
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Term | Diaphragm |
Short definition | the large, dome-shaped muscle separating the abdomen and chest that contracts and relaxes to make breathing possible; also, a thin, rubber dome that is used as a method of female contraception |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Diaphragm (definition) the large, dome-shaped muscle separating the abdomen and chest that contracts and relaxes to make breathing possible; also, a thin, rubber dome that is used as a method of female contraception
==Diaphragm (overview)==