Temperature measurement
Temperature Measurement
Temperature measurement (pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpərətʃər ˈmɛʒərmənt/) is the process of obtaining a numerical value for the degree of hotness or coldness of an object or substance. It is a fundamental concept in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine.
Etymology
The term 'temperature' originates from the Latin word 'temperatura', meaning 'a measure'. 'Measurement' is derived from the Old French 'mesure', which means 'to measure'.
Methods
There are several methods of temperature measurement, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. These include:
- Thermocouple
- Thermistor
- Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)
- Infrared Thermometer
- Liquid-in-glass Thermometer
- Bimetallic Strip
Medical Applications
In medicine, temperature measurement is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring various conditions. It is commonly used to detect Fever, Hypothermia, and Hyperthermia.
Related Terms
- Fever: An abnormally high body temperature, usually due to an illness.
- Hypothermia: A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.
- Hyperthermia: A condition characterized by an uncontrolled increase in body temperature.
- Thermometer: An instrument used to measure temperature.
- Clinical Thermometer: A thermometer used to measure the body temperature of a person.
- Oral Temperature: The temperature measured in the mouth.
- Rectal Temperature: The temperature measured in the rectum.
- Axillary Temperature: The temperature measured in the armpit.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Temperature measurement
- Wikipedia's article - Temperature measurement
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