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thermometer (medical)
A device for measuring body temperature.
体温計で熱を測る。
To take one's temperature with a thermometer.
非接触体温計が便利だ。
Contactless thermometers are convenient.
体温計は37.5度を示した。
The thermometer showed 37.5 degrees.
体温計 is a thermometer for measuring body temperature.
TYPES:
- 水銀体温計: mercury thermometer
- 電子体温計: digital thermometer
- 非接触体温計: contactless thermometer
NOTE:
Normal body temperature in Japan is often cited as 36-37°C.