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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Hypothermia is a condition in which a person's internal body temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Your body uses water to help cushion and lubricate your joints, regulate body temperature, protect your organs, improve circulation, and remove waste. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Jan. 2025 This important liquid contributes to a number of essential functions, such as regulating body temperature, flushing out waste, acting as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord, making saliva, and lubricating the joints. —

New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025 Infrared saunas elevate internal body temperature, which may not be suitable for everyone. —

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