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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The devices estimate a wearer’s core body temperature, and a reading of 101.3 degrees triggers an alert.
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Cathy Bussewitz, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024
As your body temperature rises, your heart pumps faster.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
How to avoid tragedy According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association, a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's does, which is why leaving them in hot cars can quickly become lethal.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024
According to the American Kennel Club, a dog can experience heat stroke, also called hyperthermia, its internal body temperature exceeds 105 degrees.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
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Cathy Bussewitz, The Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2024
As your body temperature rises, your heart pumps faster.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
How to avoid tragedy According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association, a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's does, which is why leaving them in hot cars can quickly become lethal.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024
According to the American Kennel Club, a dog can experience heat stroke, also called hyperthermia, its internal body temperature exceeds 105 degrees.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 22 Sep. 2024.
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