Origin, Evolution and Clinical Application of the Thermometer

Am J Med Sci. 2016 May;351(5):526-34. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2015.11.019.

Abstract

Although Galileo, Fahrenheit and Celsius are the names generally associated with the origin of the thermometer and its scale, many others were involved in bringing into existence the instrument we use today to monitor body temperature. In fact, the seed from which the thermometer arose was planted long before those credited with inventing it made their contributions, and nurtured by many other investigators during its evolution and clinical application.

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Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Body Temperature*
  • History, 16th Century
  • History, 17th Century
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, Ancient
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Monitoring, Physiologic*
  • Thermometers / history*