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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Its double-sided design keeps your body temperature regulated all night long, with one side made of cool gel memory and the other of breathable bamboo viscose.
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s because their body temperature and metabolism depend entirely on the warmth of their surroundings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Commonly known as Tylenol, it's thought to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains by raising your body's pain threshold and regulating your body temperature.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Research suggests capsaicin may increase body temperature, which may interfere with sleep.8
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—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
That’s because their body temperature and metabolism depend entirely on the warmth of their surroundings.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Commonly known as Tylenol, it's thought to reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains by raising your body's pain threshold and regulating your body temperature.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Research suggests capsaicin may increase body temperature, which may interfere with sleep.8
5.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for body temperature
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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