diaphragm

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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

These included specialized teeth, changes in the palate and diaphragm that supported more efficient breathing and metabolism, and likely features such as warm-bloodedness and fur.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 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

When I stood, the pressure on my diaphragm, the fear that usually keeps my breathing tight and shallow, had vanished.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

“No. There wasn’t any reason to. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with them. Even the diaphragm is in reasonable order. They might talk.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov