Differentiate between Doctor's thermometer and laboratory thermometer.

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The difference between Doctor's thermometer and laboratory thermometer are-
Doctor's thermometer Laboratory thermometer
1.Doctor's thermometer is used to measure the body temperature. 1.Laboratory thermometer is used for measuring the temperature higher than body temperature.
2.Temperature range is from 35⁰C to 42⁰C. 2.Temperature range is from -10⁰C to 110⁰C.
3.Constriction or kink prevents the mercury from falling back all by itself. 3.There is no kink or constriction.
4.Thermometer can break on cooling and on excess heating. 4.Thermometer can withstand cooling or excess heating which is less than 110⁰C.

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Doctor's thermometer	Laboratory thermometer
1.Doctor's thermometer is used to measure the body temperature.	1.Laboratory thermometer is used for measuring the temperature higher than body temperature.
2.Temperature range is from 35⁰C to 42⁰C.	2.Temperature range is from -10⁰C to 110⁰C.
3.Constriction or kink prevents the mercury from falling back all by itself.	3.There is no kink or constriction.
4.Thermometer can break on cooling and on excess heating.	4.Thermometer can withstand cooling or excess heating which is less than 110⁰C.