(prō′fīl)
[Pronunciation]
[L. pro, forward, + filare, to draw a line]

1. An outline of the lateral view of an object, esp. the human head.
2. A summary, graph, or table presenting a subject's most notable characteristics.
3. A comprehensive history of the use of health care services.

See: practice profile

Subentries:
biophysical profile
drug profile
fetal biophysical profile
iceberg profile
practice profile
PULSES profile
safety profile