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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Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Veterinarians warn that heatstroke can develop within minutes on a hot afternoon, and dogs and cats cannot regulate their body temperature the way people can. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

With a linen-blend material, the pants will help regulate your body temperature in the brutal summer heat, while the subtle side slits at the hem add an extra stylish touch. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Your body temperature typically rises throughout the morning and afternoon, peaks in the evening, and then falls late at night. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026