What is another word for Diaphragmatic?

Pronunciation: [dˌa͡ɪəfɹɐɡmˈatɪk] (IPA)

Diaphragmatic is an adjective used to describe something related to or involving the diaphragm. Synonyms for diaphragmatic include phrenic, thoracic, respiratory, pulmonary, and breathing related. Phrenic refers specifically to the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm. Thoracic describes the cavity in which the diaphragm is situated. Respiratory and pulmonary both refer to the respiratory system and the lungs which the diaphragm helps to expand and contract. Breathing related includes anything that affects or is related to breathing, which is directly affected by the diaphragm. These synonyms can provide variety and precision in writing about anything related to the diaphragm.

What are the hypernyms for Diaphragmatic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Diaphragmatic

Upon his haunches before a large calabash upon a fire Bakahenzie finished the mumbling of incantations over the sacred ingredients, and leaping to his feet began a wild dance to the throb of the drums and the Diaphragmatic chorus of the assembled cult.
"Witch-Doctors"
Charles Beadle
Care should be exercised here as well, for prolonged tickling brings about intense muscular contraction especially of the Diaphragmatic muscles, which contraction is accompanied by an agitated mental condition as well as extreme nervousness, all of which approaches very closely to the combination of abnormal conditions which are found to be present in stammering or stuttering.
"Stammering, Its Cause and Cure"
Benjamin Nathaniel Bogue
It is, however, a fact that, not only in England, but also on the Continent, pupils are taught to breathe clavicularly, in opposition to Nature's method, which is Diaphragmatic-i.
"The Mechanism of the Human Voice"
Emil Behnke

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