Synonyms for diaphragm

Other words for “diaphragm”, grouped by meaning.

We found 4 synonyms for “diaphragm”. The most common are stop, midriff, pessary, contraceptive diaphragm.

noun a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens

Synonymsstop

noun (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

Synonymsmidriff

noun a contraceptive device consisting of a flexible dome-shaped cup made of rubber or plastic; it is filled with spermicide and fitted over the uterine cervix

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University