thermocouple

thermocouple definition - medical

ther·mo·cou·ple (thûrˈmə-kŭpˌəl)

noun
A thermoelectric device used to measure temperatures accurately, especially one consisting of two dissimilar metals joined so that a potential difference generated between the points of contact is a measure of the temperature difference between the points.

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