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A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it., The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff., A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts., A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope., A partition in any compartment, for various purposes.

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The word diaphragm is based on the latin word diaphragma which means midriff How does this term relate to the meaning of diaphragm?

they are both related to each other because they are both flowing substances in the enviorment and inside the body


How does the term ''midriff'' relate to the meaning of diaphragm?

A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it., The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff., A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts., A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope., A partition in any compartment, for various purposes.


What is the medical terminology Combining form meaning diaphragm?

Phren- is the medical terminology combining form meaning diaphragm.


What is the medical term meaning reflex spasm of the diaphragm?

Hiccough or Hiccup.Singultus is the medical term meaning involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. The lay term is hiccup.


How do you use midriff in a sentence?

The midriff is the section in the human body between chect and waist.


What is a midriff Is it your entire trunk or just your belly?

The Midriff is the section of the body between the chest and the waist.


When is a midriff okay?

It use to be that a midriff was okay only in spring and summer but thanks to Sonia Rykiels midriff baring cropped sweaters gals with a flat stomach can follow the trend of baring her midriff spring, summer and fall. It is not recommended in winter for obvious reasons.


How does the action of the diaphragm relate to the function of the respiratory System?

it takes the blood to the heart and flows through out the body


What is the medical term meaning downward displacement of the spleen?

The medical terminology combining form for diaphragm is phren-. Diaphragm is a medical term.


What is the medical term meaning protrusion of the stomach through an opening in the diaphragm?

Hiatal hernia


What are midriffs?

a midriff is a type of shirt that sows your belly.


What do you call a midriff showing shirt?

Belly shirt