rectal thermometer
Internal temperature gauge
A rectal thermometer is a medical device for measuring body temperature by insertion into the rectum.
It provides more accurate readings than oral or armpit methods and is commonly used for infants and young children.
The tip is typically shorter and rounder than oral thermometers: The pediatrician used a rectal thermometer to check the baby's fever.
- feverElevated body temperature
- fever checkMeasuring body heat
- body temperatureInternal heat level
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
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Device measuring body heat orally
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