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Diaphragm

A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.

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Broader term 6

Disc 76% connected

A flat round plate

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Disk 76% connected

A discus; a quoit.

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Membrane 76% connected

A thin layer or fold of tissue, usually supported by a fibrous network, serving to cover or line some part or organ, and often secreting or absorbing…

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Musculature 76% connected

Musculation.

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Preventative 76% connected

That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.

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Preventive 76% connected

Going before; preceding.

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Narrower term 1

Iris 76% connected

The goddess of the rainbow, and swift-footed messenger of the gods.

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Containing whole 4

Body 70% connected

The material organized substance of an animal, whether living or dead, as distinguished from the spirit, or vital principle; the physical person.

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Camera 70% connected

A chamber, or instrument having a chamber. Specifically: The camera obscura when used in photography. See Camera, and Camera obscura.

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Torso 70% connected

The human body, as distinguished from the head and limbs; in sculpture, the trunk of a statue, mutilated of head and limbs; as, the torso of Hercules.

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Trunk 70% connected

The stem, or body, of a tree, apart from its limbs and roots; the main stem, without the branches; stock; stalk.

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Synonym 3

Midriff 92% connected

See Diaphragm, n., 2.

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Pessary 92% connected

An instrument or device to be introduced into and worn in the vagina, to support the uterus, or remedy a malposition.

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Stop 92% connected

To close, as an aperture, by filling or by obstructing; as, to stop the ears; hence, to stanch, as a wound.

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