curve (kerv) a line which is not straight, or which describes part of a circle, especially a line that represents varying values in a graph. 
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Series of isovolume pressure-flow curves (A), from which can be constructed a maximal expiratory flow-volume curve (B).
Barnes curve the segment of a circle whose center is the sacral promontory, its concavity being directed posteriorly.
curve of Carus the normal axis of the pelvic outlet.
dental curve c. of occlusion.
dye dilution curve an indicator dilution curve in which the indicator is a dye, usually indocyanine green.
growth curve the curve obtained by plotting increase in size or numbers against the elapsed time.
indicator dilution curve a graphic representation of the concentration of an indicator added in known quantity to the circulatory system and measured over time; used in studies of cardiovascular function.
isodose curves lines delimiting body areas receiving the same quantity of radiation in radiotherapy.
curve of occlusion the curve of a dentition on which the occlusal surfaces lie.
oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve a graphic curve representing the normal variation in the amount of oxygen that combines with hemoglobin as a function of the tension of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Price-Jones curve a graphic curve representing the variation in the size of the red blood corpuscles.
Starling curve a graphic representation of cardiac output or other measure of ventricular performance as a function of ventricular filling for a given level of contractility.
strength-duration curve a graphic representation of the relationship between the intensity of an electric stimulus at the motor point of a muscle and the length of time it must flow to elicit a minimal contraction.
temperature curve a graphic tracing showing the variations in body temperature.
tension curves lines observed in cancellous tissue of bones, determined by the exertion of stress during development.
ventricular function curve Starling c.
Price-Jones curve (pr s j nz)n. A curve indicating the distribution of red blood cells with respect to the length of their diameters. |
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