Thermometer
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Thermometer
How to read a thermometer
Thermometers are calibrated in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C), depending on the custom of the region. Most thermometers have a special mark, usually an arrow, indicating a "normal" temperature of 98.6°F (37°C).
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | March 5, 2007 |
| Last updated: | March 05, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Donald Sproule, MD, CM, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
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