Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Diaphragm (n.) A partition in any compartment, for various purposes.
(2) - Diaphragm (n.) A plate with an opening, which is generally circular, used in instruments to cut off marginal portions of a beam of light, as at the focus of a telescope.
(3) - Diaphragm (n.) A calcareous plate which divides the cavity of certain shells into two parts.
(4) - Diaphragm (n.) The muscular and tendinous partition separating the cavity of the chest from that of the abdomen; the midriff.
(5) - Diaphragm (n.) A dividing membrane or thin partition, commonly with an opening through it.

(1) - Diaphragmatic (a.) Pertaining to a diaphragm; as, diaphragmatic respiration; the diaphragmatic arteries and nerves.

(1) - Diaphysis (n.) The shaft, or main part, of a bone, which is first ossified.
(2) - Diaphysis (n.) An abnormal prolongation of the axis of inflorescence.