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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At rest the animals dissipate heat efficiently (maintaining a constant body temperature of about 40°C, even when the air temperature is 10 degrees higher), but this evaporative heat loss is not enhanced during fast runs. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026

The cold water may prompt your body to use a bit more energy to maintain internal body temperature, resulting in a modest, temporary increase in calorie expenditure. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026

Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include headache, nausea, dizziness, heavy sweating and elevated body temperature. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026