Why is a laboratory thermometer not used to measure body temperature?

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A laboratory thermometer is designed to measure high temperature ranges; therefore, the divisions marked in between the degrees are not equal to that of a clinical thermometer which is specifically designed for measuring small temperature ranges. The divisions marked on a clinical thermometer are accurate to measure the body temperature perfectly.

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