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Body temperature is a measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat.
Rectal and ear (tympanic membrane) temperatures are normally as much as 1°F (0.6°C) higher than oral temperatures; armpit temperatures, however, may be as much as 1°F (0.6°C) lower than oral temperatures. Forehead temperatures also are usually lower than oral or rectal temperatures. If your oral temperature is
| Normal: | The average normal temperature is |
|---|---|
| Abnormal: | An oral temperature of |
A rectal temperature of | |
A rectal or ear temperature of less than |
| Last updated: | March 05, 2007 |
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| Author: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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