rectal temperature; RT
Medical term for body temperature measured rectally. Often used in clinical settings or for infants.
Please take the baby's rectal temperature.
Rectal temperature is generally higher than oral temperature.
General term for body temperature, not specifying the measurement site.
Oral temperature, measured in the mouth.
Axillary temperature, measured under the armpit.
Compound of 直腸 (rectum) and 温度 (temperature).