core temperature

Synonyms:
  • core body temperature
German: Körperkerntemperatur
Japanese: 深部体温

Physiology. The temperature of the human core comprising head and trunk is maintained at 37°Celsius by thermoregulation. The temperature of the outer shell is influenced by the environment and thus is not regulated within as narrow limits as the core temperature.

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