Measuring temperature.
The mouth, axilla, rectum and tympanic membrane are commonly used sites for temperature measurement, although readings may vary at different sites. Despite viable alternatives, glass-mercury thermometers remain in common use.
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University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
D001831:Body Temperature; D005334:Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013821:Thermometers