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diaphragm

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

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noun

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; also called thoracic diaphragm.

Examples :

"My grandpa, who has trouble breathing, is working hard to strengthen his diaphragm muscles for better lung function. "

Mi abuelo, que tiene problemas para respirar, está trabajando duro para fortalecer los músculos de su diafragma para una mejor función pulmonar.

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noun

Diafragma

Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.

Examples :

"The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. "

El diafragma separa la cavidad torácica de la cavidad abdominal.

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noun

Diafragma, diafragma anticonceptivo

A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.

Examples :

"The doctor explained how to properly insert the diaphragm before intercourse to prevent pregnancy. "

El médico explicó cómo insertar correctamente el diafragma antes del coito para prevenir el embarazo.

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noun

Diafragma

A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.

Examples :

"The diaphragm in my lungs expanded as I took a deep breath. "

El diafragma de mis pulmones se expandió cuando respiré profundamente.

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noun

Diafragma, membrana

(acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.

Examples :

"The speaker's diaphragm vibrated rapidly, creating a loud, clear sound. "

El diafragma del altavoz vibró rápidamente, creando un sonido fuerte y claro.

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noun

Diafragma

A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

Examples :

"The photographer adjusted the diaphragm in the camera to control how much light reached the film. "

El fotógrafo ajustó el diafragma de la cámara para controlar cuánta luz llegaba a la película.

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noun

Diafragma, membrana

A permeable or semipermeable membrane.

Examples :

"The coffee filter acted as a diaphragm, allowing the liquid to pass through while trapping the coffee grounds. "

El filtro de café actuó como un diafragma, permitiendo que el líquido pasara mientras atrapaba los posos de café.

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noun

Diafragma

A floor slab, metal wall panel, roof panel or the like, having a sufficiently large in-plane shear stiffness and sufficient strength to transmit horizontal forces to resisting systems.

Examples :

"The diaphragm in the school auditorium's ceiling helped distribute the weight of the fans evenly, preventing the ceiling from collapsing under the load. "

El diafragma en el techo del auditorio de la escuela ayudó a distribuir el peso de los ventiladores de manera uniforme, evitando que el techo colapsara bajo la carga.

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verb

Diafragmar

To reduce lens aperture using an optical diaphragm.

Examples :

"The photographer diaphragmed the lens to capture more of the details in the family portrait. "

El fotógrafo diafragmó la lente para capturar más detalles en el retrato familiar.

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verb

Actuar como diafragma, vibrar

To act as a diaphragm, for example by vibrating.

Examples :

"The speaker's throat diaphragmed, creating a low, rumbling sound as they struggled to clear their voice before starting the presentation. "

La garganta del orador actuó como un diafragma, creando un sonido grave y retumbante mientras luchaba por aclarar su voz antes de comenzar la presentación.

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