National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: July 2, 2026
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Preferred Name

Diaphragm

Definitions
Fibromuscular tissue that separates the thoracic from the abdominal cavity. It increases the volume of the thoracic cavity through contractions, thus facilitating respiration.
Synonyms
MUSCLE, DIAPHRAGM
diaphragm muscle
diaphragm of thorax
thoracic diaphragm
Diaphragm structure (body structure)
DIAPHRAGM
Diaphragm
diaphragm
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