Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Thermometers

Measuring instruments for determining the temperature of matter. Most thermometers used in the field of medicine are designed for measuring body temperature or for use in the clinical laboratory. (From UMDNS, 1999)

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Measuring instruments for determining the temperature of matter. Most thermometers used in the field of medicine are designed for measuring body temperature or for use in the clinical laboratory. (From UMDNS, 1999)

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Thermometers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013821. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013821
  2. Thermometers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_thermometer
  3. Thermometers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q621414