body temperature — the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːdi ˈtempərətʃər/
Example Sentences
- My cat's body temperature is higher than humans - that's why she's like a furry little heater!
- The doctor said my body temperature was perfect, unlike my sense of humor.
- Athletes need to monitor their body temperature during intense training sessions.
body temperature
NOUN[/ˈbɑːdi ˈtempərətʃər/]
the degree of heat maintained by the human body, typically around 98.6°F (37°C)
The nurse checks the child's body temperature with a forehead thermometer.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Body derives from Old English 'bodig', ultimately from Proto-Germanic origins referring to the physical form of a person or animal. Temperature comes from Latin 'temperatura', meaning 'proper mixture' or 'temperate condition', originally used in medieval medicine to describe the balance of heat and cold in the body.
Breakdown
Body: Old English 'bodig' (physical form) + Temperature: Latin 'temperatura' (temperate + -ura, a state or condition suffix). The compound term literally denotes the thermal measurement of the physical body.
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📝Examples
“My cat's body temperature is higher than humans - that's why she's like a furry little heater!”
“The doctor said my body temperature was perfect, unlike my sense of humor.”
“Athletes need to monitor their body temperature during intense training sessions.”
“Her body temperature spiked during the fever, so she took medication to bring it down.”
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