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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Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that can cause a weak and rapid pulse, high core body temperature, confusion, poor judgment or inability to cope, unconsciousness and seizures. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

Anyone experiencing these illnesses should call 911 right away and move to a cooler area, drink liquids and otherwise attempt to lower their body temperature. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 July 2024

Special care should be taken to note the symptoms of heat exhaustion, which include heavy sweating, weakness, and cold skin, while the riskier heat stroke has symptoms of a very high body temperature, hot and dry skin and the possibility of losing consciousness. —Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2024

Heatstroke begins around a body temperature of 104. —Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2024