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The fixed error on a non-digital thermometer is 0.5oC. The percentage error is worked out by dividing 50 by the reading you have taken from the thermometer.
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Yes, you can measure body temperature by putting the thermometer under your arm (in which case it should measure below 36.5 degrees Celsius.) You can also get ear thermometers, but these work quite differently to regular oral/underarm thermometers. Forehead thermometers are also available.
Oral is by the mouth Anal is by the anus
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It is not possible to measure the room temperature with a thermometer. A digital oral thermometer will not work to measure the room temperature. It is meant to measure human temperature, not room temperature. You will need a room thermometer to measure the room temperature.
The tastes differ. An oral thermometer has a longer slender end that's inserted (into the mouth), compared to a rectal thermometer that has a short bulbous end inserted (into the rectum). The bulb reduces the chance of tearing the rectal wall, especially in infants. Some digital models have a setting for rectal vs. oral on the unit. The rectal temperature is known to be a little warmer and more accurate to body temperature. If you still have a glass and Mercury thermometer, be aware that mercury is a deadly toxin, and consider replacing the thermometer with a digital model.
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Celsius and Fahrenheit Thermometers Clinical Thermometers Ear (Tympanic) thermometers Pacifier Thermometers Underarm or Oral Thermometers Food Thermometers Outdoor Thermometers Mechanism of Different Types of Thermometers Mercury and Alcohol Thermometers Digital Thermometers Alcohol thermometer Beckmann differential thermometer Bi-metal mechanical thermometer Electrical resistance thermometer Galileo thermometer Infrared thermometer Liquid Crystal Thermometer Medical thermometer (e.g. oral thermometer, rectal thermometer, basal thermometer) Mercury-in-glass thermometer
The fixed error on a non-digital thermometer is 0.5oC. The percentage error is worked out by dividing 50 by the reading you have taken from the thermometer.
An oral thermometer is designed to be used in the mouth to measure body temperature, while a rectal thermometer is inserted into the rectum for a more accurate reading of core body temperature. Rectal thermometers are typically more accurate but may be less comfortable to use.
Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.
The three types of thermometer are oral, rectal and tympanic. The most reliable is the rectal thermometer.
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Digital thermometers are the most accurate way to take body temperature. There are many types, including oral, rectal, and forehead, plus many that are multifunctional. Once you decide on the type of thermometer you want, you can think about design, extra features, and price.
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An oral thermometer is used for in the mouth and usually under the tongue. A rectal thermometer is used for taking your temperature from your rectum/bottom. They will be label in your grocery store or pharmacy whether there intended for your mouth or rectum.