clinical thermometer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of clinical thermometer
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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England A Logomachist Named Pegler Sir: To prescribe a darkened room, cold compresses, a soothing voice, a clinical thermometer, and possibly a reading of The Three Bears is really not enough!
From Time Magazine Archive
The stethoscope, clinical thermometer and hypodermic syringe were developed.
From Time Magazine Archive
The clinical thermometer in Vincoe Paxton's first-aid kit rose to 108�.
From Time Magazine Archive
A five-inch lamp, no bigger than a clinical thermometer, gives a maximum of 80,000 candlepower.
From Time Magazine Archive
The nurse came to the side of the bed with her clinical thermometer in her hand.
From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander
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