minimum visible

noun

: the least area perceivable as distinct by the eye compare minimum separable, visual acuity

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“Minimum visible.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/minimum%20visible. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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