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== Core Body Temperature == ...organs, which is considered to be the most accurate representation of body temperature.

...ctum via the anus. This is generally considered the most accurate means of temperature-taking, but not the most comfortable or convenient. ...ently inserted into the rectum, which allows it to measure the body's core temperature. This method is often used for infants, young children, or adults who are u

...ronounced: klin-i-kal ther-mom-i-ter) is a device used to measure the body temperature of a person. It is an essential tool in the medical field, particularly in ...a clinical thermometer is a device used to measure heat, specifically body temperature, typically at the bedside of a patient.

Defervescence is the period during which the body temperature returns to normal after a fever. This process can occur gradually, in a pro * '''[[Fever]]''': An elevated body temperature, usually due to an illness.

* [[Fever]]: An elevated body temperature, usually due to an illness or infection. * [[Hyperthermia]]: A condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature, often due to excessive heat exposure or heat stroke.

...t haɪpərˈθɜːrmɪə/) is a condition characterized by an abnormally high body temperature, which is caused by the ingestion or administration of certain drugs. ...rthermia]] and is different from [[fever]], where the body's set point for temperature is raised.

...differences. [[Fever]] is a common condition where the body temperature is elevated above the normal range, often as a response to infection or inflammation. ...term used to describe a period of time that an organ or tissue is at body temperature after its blood supply has been reduced or cut off.

...refers to substances that reduce fever. Antipyretics work by affecting the body's [[Thermoregulation|thermoregulatory]] center in the [[Hypothalamus|hypoth ...is the medical term for fever. It is a condition where the body's internal temperature is raised above the normal range.

...e is an indicator of illness in dogs, particularly [[fever]]. However, the temperature of a dog's nose does not necessarily correlate with the animal's overall he ...refers to the increased temperature, while "nose" is the part of the dog's body being observed. The "sign" indicates that this is a symptom or indicator th

...rm of [[hyperthermia]] that occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature. Heatstroke is defined as a condition characterized by an elevated body temperature, typically above 40°C (104°F), due to prolonged exposure to high temperat

..."study of") is the study of the effects of underwater diving on the human body. ...rising from dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body due to depressurization.

...used by a difference in pressure between an air space inside or beside the body and the surrounding fluid. ...dition resulting from the harmful effects of breathing molecular oxygen at elevated partial pressures.

Hypermetabolism is defined as an elevated resting energy expenditure (REE) greater than 110% of predicted. This condi ...rmetabolism may include rapid weight loss, increased heart rate, high body temperature, and increased [[caloric intake]] needs.

...signs]]: These are measurements of the body's basic functions and include temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure. ...signs]]: These are identified through laboratory tests and may include an elevated white blood cell count, anemia, or the presence of a bacteria or virus in t

...re multisystem syndrome (multisystem in that multiple organ systems in the body are affected). ...Latin word "febris" meaning fever, reflecting the symptom of elevated body temperature.

* [[Abdomen]] - The part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. * [[Abdominal cavity]] - The largest cavity in the body housing the stomach, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, small intestine,

* [[Abdominal cavity]] - the part of the body between the bottom of the ribs and the top of the thighs, containing most o * [[Abscess]] - an accumulation of pus in a body tissue, usually caused by a bacterial infection