Write a difference between Clinical thermometer and laboratory thermometer?

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Clinical thermometer Laboratory thermometer
1. It is used to measure the body temperature 1. It is used to measure the temperature in a laboratory
2. Kink is provided near the bulb to prevent the fall of mercury level 2. No kink is present so mercury level falls on its own
3. Jerks are given to lower the mercury level 3. Jerks need not be given mercury level falls automatically
4. Temperature can be read after removing it from the source 4. Temperature is read while being in contact with the source
5. Can be titled while taking reading 5. Should be kept upright while taking a reading

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Clinical thermometer	Laboratory thermometer
1. It is used to measure the body temperature	1. It is used to measure the temperature in a laboratory
2. Kink is provided near the bulb to prevent the fall of mercury level	2. No kink is present so mercury level falls on its own
3. Jerks are given to lower the mercury level	3. Jerks need not be given mercury level falls automatically
4. Temperature can be read after removing it from the source	4. Temperature is read while being in contact with the source
5. Can be titled while taking reading	5. Should be kept upright while taking a reading