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chart (chahrt) a record of data in graphic or tabular form.

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reading chart  a chart printed in gradually increasing type sizes, used in testing acuity of near vision.

Reuss' color charts  charts with colored letters printed on colored backgrounds, used in testing color vision.

Snellen's chart  a chart with block letters in gradually decreasing sizes, used in testing visual acuity.

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chart (chärt)

n.

1. A recording, in tabular form, of clinical data relating to a case.

2. A group of symbols of graduated size for measuring visual acuity.

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chart,

n a sheet of paper or pasteboard that presents a graphic representation of a condition or state.

chart, Bonwill-Hawley,

n.pr See chart, Hawley.

chart, dental,

n a diagrammatic chart of the teeth on which the findings from the clinical and radiographic examinations are recorded.

chart, Hawley,

n.pr (Bonwill-Hawley chart), graded outlines of dental arch sizes based on the mesiodistal diameters of the six anterior teeth.

chart, health,

n See chart, history.

chart, history,

n forms and records for obtaining a thorough medical and oral history combined with a complete record of findings that enable the practitioner to gather and have on hand the necessary records to render total patient care.

chart, tooth,

n See chart, dental.

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chart

a record of data in graphic or tabular form.

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pedigree chart

a graph showing various descendants of a common ancestor, used to indicate those affected by genetically determined disease.