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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Some applications include tracking how a person moves, body temperature, heart rate, moisture status and more.
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Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate your metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and growth.10
How to use it: Enjoy anchovies by adding them to pastas and salads, or eating them straight out of the can or on toast for a protein-rich snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
As a result, the hormone can influence sensory processing, pain perception, regulation of body temperature, social interactions and more.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate your metabolism, energy levels, body temperature, and growth.10
How to use it: Enjoy anchovies by adding them to pastas and salads, or eating them straight out of the can or on toast for a protein-rich snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Aug. 2025
As a result, the hormone can influence sensory processing, pain perception, regulation of body temperature, social interactions and more.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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