diaphragmatic
1 of 1adjective/ˌdaɪəfræɡˈmætɪk/
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related to the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and aids in breathing
- Deep breathing exercises can strengthen the diaphragmatic muscles.
- He felt a sharp pain in his diaphragmatic region after heavy lifting.
- Singers often practice diaphragmatic breathing to improve vocal performance.
- Diaphragmatic hernias can cause abdominal organs to protrude into the chest cavity.
- The diaphragmatic movement allows for the expansion and contraction of the lungs during respiration.