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[おう(横)·かく(膈)·まく(膜)]
oukakumaku
noun

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[おう(横)·かく(隔)·まく(膜)]
oukakumaku
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English Meaning(s) for 横膈膜

noun
  1. diaphragm
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Definition and Synonyms for 横膈膜

Diaphragm a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic
Synonyms: ペッサリー, 横隔膜
Diaphragm a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities
Synonyms: 横隔膜
Diaphragm it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix
Synonyms: ペッサリー, 横隔膜
Diaphragm functions in respiration
Synonyms: 横隔膜

Meanings for each kanji in 横膈膜

» sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof
» diaphragm
» membrane

Categories 横膈膜 is a member of

Contraceptive Device an agent or device intended to prevent conception
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Membrane a pliable sheet of tissue that covers or lines or connects the organs or cells of animals or plants
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Muscle System the muscular system of an organism
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