Dictionary
clinical thermometer
noun
Definition of CLINICAL THERMOMETER
: a thermometer for measuring body temperature that has a constriction in the tube above the bulb preventing movement of the column of liquid downward once it has reached its maximum temperature so that it continues to indicate the maximum temperature until the liquid is shaken back down into the bulb
See clinical thermometer defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CLINICAL THERMOMETER
1875
Medical Dictionary
clinical thermometer
noun
Medical Definition of CLINICAL THERMOMETER
: a thermometer for measuring body temperature that has a constriction in the tube above the bulb preventing movement of the column of liquid downward once it has reached its maximum temperature so that it continues to indicate the maximum temperature until the liquid is shaken back down into the bulb—called also fever thermometer
Learn More About CLINICAL THERMOMETER
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: clinical trialPrevious Word in the Dictionary: clinical clerkAll Words Near: clinical thermometer
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up clinical thermometer? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).