隔かく膜まく

noun

diaphragm; partition

Refers to a membrane or partition that separates two spaces, commonly used in anatomy for the thoracic diaphragm, but also in broader contexts like engineering or biology.

• 横おう隔かく膜まくは呼こ吸きゅうに重じゅう要ような筋きん肉にくです。

  The diaphragm is an important muscle for breathing.

• この装そう置ちには隔かく膜まくが使つかわれている。

  A diaphragm is used in this device.