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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Since this clock regulates everything from sleep patterns to body temperature, not eating in alignment with this rhythm may impact the way your body functions.
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Key features include temperature regulation for shifting conditions, dynamically-breathable fibers that adapt to body temperature changes and a soft, next-to-skin feel as well as moisture-wicking and odor-resistant properties for long-lasting comfort.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
High-end fitness trackers monitor heart rate, pulse, body temperature and calories burned.
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Ski the Deer Valley mountains On your first day on the mountain, after dressing in icebreaker’s performance base layers that help regulate your body temperature, start with a classic run.
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Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 12 Nov. 2025
Key features include temperature regulation for shifting conditions, dynamically-breathable fibers that adapt to body temperature changes and a soft, next-to-skin feel as well as moisture-wicking and odor-resistant properties for long-lasting comfort.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
High-end fitness trackers monitor heart rate, pulse, body temperature and calories burned.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
Ski the Deer Valley mountains On your first day on the mountain, after dressing in icebreaker’s performance base layers that help regulate your body temperature, start with a classic run.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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