Human body temperature
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Human Body Temperature
Human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, refers to the typical temperature range found in humans. The average normal body temperature is generally accepted as 98.6°F (37°C). However, body temperature can vary slightly among different individuals and depending on the time of day and activity levels.
Pronunciation
- Human Body Temperature: /ˈhjuːmən ˈbɒdi ˈtɛmpərətʃər/
Etymology
The term "Human Body Temperature" is derived from the following words:
- Human (Old French: humain, from Latin: humanus)
- Body (Old English: bodig)
- Temperature (Latin: temperatura, from temperare, "to mix")
Related Terms
- Fever: An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.
- Hypothermia: A medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
- Hyperthermia: A condition characterized by an uncontrolled increase in body temperature that exceeds the body's ability to lose heat.
- Thermoregulation: The ability of an organism to keep its body temperature within certain boundaries, even when the surrounding temperature is very different.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human body temperature
- Wikipedia's article - Human body temperature
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