Meaning of DIAMETER

Pronunciation:			dI'amitur
Matching Terms:			diameter at breast height
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		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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