The temperature the body feels when heat and humidity are
combined. The body dissipates heat by varying the rate and depth of blood circulation,
by losing water through the skin and sweat glands, and as a last resort, by panting,
when blood is heated above 98.6°F (37° C). Sweating cools the body through evaporation.
However, high relative humidity retards evaporation, robbing the body of its ability
to cool itself. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature
begins to rise, and heat related illnesses and disorders may develop. See also:
Wind chill.
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