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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Core body temperature was 91 degrees.
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When core body temperature drops below 95°F, internal organs can't function like usual.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
As body temperature drops further, shivering may stop and mental status can worsen.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
For any other animal, allowing body temperature to drop below freezing should result in the formation of ice crystals, which can cause dangerous ruptures to cells.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When core body temperature drops below 95°F, internal organs can't function like usual.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
As body temperature drops further, shivering may stop and mental status can worsen.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
For any other animal, allowing body temperature to drop below freezing should result in the formation of ice crystals, which can cause dangerous ruptures to cells.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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 2 Feb. 2026.
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