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Abbreviation for Defense Intelligence Agency. The DIA was established in 1961 by Robert McNamara. Its task was to co-ordinate all US Military Intelligence Services
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| diameter |
The length of a straight line that extends from one edge of a tumor or other object, through its center and to the opposite edge. It is usually used to measure the size of round or spherical shapes.
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| diabetes mellitus |
A group of disorders in which there is a defect in the transfer of glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into cells, leading to abnormally high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia).
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| diarrhea |
Frequent and watery bowel movements.
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| diagnosis |
The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms.
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