[ˈnəʊməɡram], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a diagram representing the relations between three or more variable quantities by means of a number of scales, so arranged that the value of one variable can be found by a simple geometrical construction, e.g. by drawing a straight line intersecting the other scales at the appropriate values
(e.g: in calculating dosage we encourage the use of a nomogram that takes account of age, sex, renal function, and body weight)


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Origin:
early 20th century: from Greek nomos ‘law’ + -gram