Agency overviewFormedOctober 1, 1961HeadquartersDIA Headquarters, Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling, Washington, D.C.MottoCommitted to Excellence in Defense of the NationEmployees16,500

What does the prefix dia mean diabetes?

a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek (diabetes; dialect) and used, in the formation of compound words, to mean “passing through” (diathermy), “thoroughly,” “completely” (diagnosis), “going apart” (dialysis), and “opposed in moment” (diamagnetism).

What does Dia stand for pharma?

Founded in 1964, DIA (Drug Information Association) is an international, nonprofit, multidisciplinary association that fosters innovation for improved health and well-being worldwide.