| Charriere scale | A scale for grading sizes of sounds, tubules, and catheters as based on a measurement of 1/3 mm and equaling 1 fr on the scale (e.g., 3 fr = 1 mm); grading to scale is carried out using a metal plate with holes ranging from 1/3 mm to 1 cm in diameter. Synonym: Charriere scale. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| chart | 1. A recording of clinical data relating to a patient's case. Synonym: curve. 3. In optics, symbols of graduated size for measuring visual acuity, or test types for determining far or near vision. See: Snellen's test types. Origin: L. Charta, sheet of papyrus (05 Mar 2000) |
| chartaceous | Papery. (09 Oct 1997) |
| Charters' method | A method of toothbrushing utilizing a restricted circular motion with the bristles inclined coronally at a 45 degree angle. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Charters, W | <person> U.S. Dentist. See: Charters' method. (05 Mar 2000) |
| charting | Making a record in tabular or graph form of the progress of a patient's condition. Synonym: clinical recording. (05 Mar 2000) |
| chartins | <cell biology> Microtubule-associated proteins of 64, 67 and 80 kD, distinct from tau protein. Isolated from neuroblastoma cells. They are regulated by nerve growth factor (NGF) and may influence microtubule distribution. (21 May 1997) |
| charybdotoxin | <protein> Peptide isolated from Leiurus quinquestriatus hebraeus (scorpion) venom that is a selective blocker of high conductance Ca activated K channel. (18 Nov 1997) |