diaphragms
di-a-phragms
noun
Muscular partitions separating the chest and abdomen, vital for respiration.
"The surgeon examined the patient's diaphragms."
noun
Thin, flexible membranes or barriers used in devices or as a contraceptive.
"Adjust the camera's diaphragms for exposure."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: midriff, stop, contraceptive diaphragm, pessary