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diaphragmatic

[ dahy-uh-frag-mat-ik ]

adjective

  1. of the diaphragm.
  2. like a diaphragm.


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Other Words From

  • dia·phrag·mati·cal·ly adverb
  • postdi·a·phrag·matic adjective
  • subdi·a·phrag·matic adjective
  • subdi·a·phrag·mati·cal·ly adverb
  • transdi·a·phrag·matic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diaphragmatic1

1650–60; < Greek diaphragmat- (stem of diáphragma diaphragm ) + -ic
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Example Sentences

Tonic diaphragmatic contraction is of very much greater rarity.

The diaphragmatic arch, having its convex side uppermost, enters the thoracic frame as far as the first dorsal vertebra.

Delsarte established his theory of diaphragmatic breathing in accordance with his anatomical knowledge.

Breathing, according to its form of production, is: Costal or combined; diaphragmatic; costo-diaphragmatic.

In breathing to speak or sing there must be such perfect diaphragmatic control that the mouth shall never be out of breath.

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