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Measuring temperature.

S L Edwards
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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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S L Edwards. 1997. Measuring temperature.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9437968/

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