diaphragm
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In 1877, Berliner, then working with Edison, created the first “telephone voice transmitter,” a device that used a vibrating metal diaphragm to convert sound waves into electrical signals for transmission over telephone lines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
The phrenic nerve can be found in the neck and is vital in controlling the diaphragm, which controls breathing.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
After the operation, doctors will assess whether Bolsonaro can undergo an additional procedure: blockage of the phrenic nerve, which controls the diaphragm, for recurrent hiccups, Birolini said.
From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025
Typical features include frequent deep sighs, rapid breathing, forceful exhalation from the abdomen, or chest breathing without proper diaphragm use, which prevents the lungs from fully expanding.
From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025
“No. There wasn’t any reason to. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with them. Even the diaphragm is in reasonable order. They might talk.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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