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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Our eyes send signals to the brain’s master clock, which coordinates our body’s systems and processes, such as wakefulness, body temperature and energy metabolism. — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

This higher body temperature speeds up all chemical processes in birds’ bodies. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Rohrscheib told Healthline the brain needs a slight drop in core body temperature, usually by one degree, to initiate sleep. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Some good medications to have include ibuprofen or naproxen, which can relieve headaches, body aches and sore throats by reducing inflammation and Acetaminophen, which can lower body temperature. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026