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diaphragm

[dahy-uh-fram] / ˈdaɪ əˌfræm /




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They also performed experiments that blocked glucagon or GLP-1 signaling, surgically interrupted the vagus nerves below the diaphragm on both sides, and examined whether different dietary fats produced similar results.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

The inquiry found the helicopter crashed after a diaphragm inside the engine split.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

In 1877, Berliner, then working with Edison, created the first “telephone voice transmitter,” a device that used a vibrating metal diaphragm to convert sound waves into electrical signals for transmission over telephone lines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 14, 2026

After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

Ralph grasped the idea and hit the shell with air from his diaphragm.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

Some people don’t use their diaphragms to their fullest potential, he said, which causes them to overrely on these other muscles.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023

Their use today is limited to more niche applications, including the chlorine industry’s asbestos diaphragms, or sheet gaskets or parts used to make vehicle braking systems.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2023

An evaluation conducted in 2020 by the E.P.A. found “unreasonable risks to human health” associated with asbestos diaphragms, sheet gaskets, brake blocks and other products.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

Their earbud stems are 4.4mm shorter than LG’s previous models, and they have improved drivers and diaphragms which LG claims offers more bass without impacting clarity.

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2021

“Just try to realize it,” he said, and his voice sent a strange thrill quivering along their diaphragms.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley


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