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diaphragm

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/ˈdaɪəfræm/ · di-a-phragm

A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and is involved in breathing.

Meanings

nounformal

A muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen and is involved in breathing.

ایک پٹھا جو سینے کو پیٹ سے جدا کرتا ہے اور سانس لینے میں شامل ہوتا ہے۔

دیافرام

diaphragm

Synonyms

musclepartitionbarrierپٹھاحائلرکاوٹ

Common Collocations

  • diaphragm muscle
  • flat diaphragm
  • diaphragm lift

Example Sentences

The diaphragm plays a crucial role in the process of breathing.

دیافرام سانس لینے کے عمل میں ایک اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔

diaphragm saans lene ke amal mein aik ahem kirdar ada karta hai.

An injury to the diaphragm can cause breathing difficulties.

دیافرام کی چوٹ سانس لینے میں مشکلات پیدا کرسکتی ہے۔

diaphragm ki chot saans lene mein mushkilat paida kar sakti hai.

The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

دیافرام سینے کی گزرگاہ کو پیٹ کی گزرگاہ سے جدا کرتا ہے۔

diaphragm senay ki guzarghah ko pait ki guzarghah se juda karta hai.

Easily Confused With

diaphragm pump:A diaphragm pump is a device that uses a diaphragm to pump fluids, while diaphragm refers to the muscle in the body.

Word Family

diaphragmatic
adjectiveدیافرامی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'diaphragm' as the 'divider' of your body where breathing starts.

Picture the diaphragm as a dome-like structure that moves up and down as you breathe.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "diafragma" — partition, barrier

First known use: 15th century

The word 'diaphragm' has its origins in the Greek word 'diafragma', which means a partition or barrier. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to describe anatomical structures.