body temperature
noun
: the normal temperature of the human body
A person's normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius.
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Bathing, as well as being a relaxing ritual in itself, is a great way to raise body temperature and in turn kick start the body’s circadian rhythm to get it back on a more regular footing.
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Plus, the breathable material can help regulate the body temperature of hot sleepers.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
Urquhart would usually wear four layers – two thermal tops, a fleece and a windbreaker jacket – but had to pay close attention to her body temperature while running.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Bathing, as well as being a relaxing ritual in itself, is a great way to raise body temperature and in turn kick-start the body’s circadian rhythm to get it back on a more regular footing.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition characterized by low body temperature, leading to shivering, drowsiness, clumsiness and confusion.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
By enhancing the breakdown of fats and increasing body temperature, caffeine promotes weight, body fat, and BMI reduction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The baby was found to have a body temperature of 91.2 degrees.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Georgia Day, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
Plus, the breathable material can help regulate the body temperature of hot sleepers.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
Urquhart would usually wear four layers – two thermal tops, a fleece and a windbreaker jacket – but had to pay close attention to her body temperature while running.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
Bathing, as well as being a relaxing ritual in itself, is a great way to raise body temperature and in turn kick-start the body’s circadian rhythm to get it back on a more regular footing.
—Georgia Day, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2024
Hypothermia is a life-threatening condition characterized by low body temperature, leading to shivering, drowsiness, clumsiness and confusion.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
By enhancing the breakdown of fats and increasing body temperature, caffeine promotes weight, body fat, and BMI reduction.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Share [Findings] Depression in humans is correlated with higher body temperature, and cold-water swimming mitigates menopause symptoms.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The baby was found to have a body temperature of 91.2 degrees.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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