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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Clean feathers provide insulation, help regulate body temperature, and make flight more efficient. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

As body temperature rises and humidity limits the body’s ability to cool itself, mild symptoms such as cramps and headaches can progress to shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and ultimately life-threatening heat stroke. — Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

Alcohol processing does follow a circadian rhythm, governed by the same internal clock that regulates body temperature and cortisol. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026

While no food can instantly lower your body temperature, staying hydrated helps your body regulate its temperature more effectively. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 July 2026