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situated, occurring, or performed below the diaphragm a sub diaphragmatic abscess sub diaphragmatic vagotomy.
In structural engineering, a diaphragm is a structural element that transmits lateral loads to the vertical resisting elements of a structure (such as shear walls or frames). Diaphragms are typically horizontal, but can be sloped such as in a gable roof on a wood structure or concrete ramp in a parking garage.