Above Diaphragm

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
AD
Pronunciation
/əˈbəv ˈdaɪəˌfræm/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. The effects of load position is very large on the maximum tensile stress near wash plate, but with the load position relative to the U rib location associated with relatively small. Then the most disadvantageous position generally is above diaphragm or mid-span.
  2. The hemodynamic effects of electrical stimulation on vagal nerve above diaphragm were studied in dogs with stenotic coronary artery and normal dogs.
  3. Procedure 4 : Abdominal approach to control suprahepatic IVC above diaphragm through a small incision made on vena cava foramen for thrombectomy was performed on 1 case.
  4. A portion of the cardia is demonstrated above the diaphragm.
  5. The upper energizer refers usually to the part above the diaphragm, including the heart, lungs and head as well.

Other meanings of AD