body temperature
The temperature of the body of a person or animal, especially when used as a simple…The temperature of the body of a person or animal, especially when used as a simple guide to health.
» When we are asleep, bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
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Examples
21 sentencesWhen we are asleep, bodily functions slow down and body temperature falls.
Your body temperature has finally dropped.
Body temperature is highest in the afternoon.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The temperature of the body of a person or animal, especially when used as a simple guide to health.
The normal body temperature of a dog falls within the range of about 38°C to 39°C.
Körpertemperatur
температу́ра те́лаtemperatúra téla
- temperature of the body; normally 98.6 F or 37 C in humans; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
Forms
plural: body temperatures| Singular | body temperature |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- temperature of the body; normally 98.6 F or 37 C in humans; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health:blood heat
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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