hemidiaphragm

noun

hemi·​di·​a·​phragm -ˈdī-ə-ˌfram How to pronounce hemidiaphragm (audio)
: one of the two lateral halves of the diaphragm separating the chest and abdominal cavities

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“Hemidiaphragm.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hemidiaphragm. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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