thermo
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈθɝmoʊ// ther·mo
n. a short way of saying 'thermometer'. You use it when you want to talk about measuring body temperature quickly.
n. a shortened form of 'thermometer', used primarily in medical or clinical contexts to refer to the instrument used to measure body temperature.
The nurse took my thermo to check for a fever.
The clinic provides a thermo for every patient to ensure they are healthy before the surgery.
While digital thermometers are standard in most households, the medical staff preferred the traditional thermo for its immediate accuracy in emergency situations.