blood heat

noun

1. the normal temperature of human blood, being about 98.6°F (37°C).

blood heat

noun

1. the normal temperature of the human body, 98.4°F or 37°C

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood heat¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

They appeared to be impregnated with copper, and were more than 33 above blood heat.

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The fittest temperature for drinks, if taken when the food is in the digesting process, is blood heat.

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The pepsin or gastric juice is more potent at blood heat, and this pepsin or rennet is what does the work.

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Theoretically, 98 degrees or blood heat would seem to be the temperature for setting, as rennet is the most active at this point.

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Here "Sally in our Alley" and "Skip-rope" made the little girls forget that the temperature was far above blood-heat.

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