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heatstroke
[ heet-strohk ]
noun
- a disturbance of the temperature-regulating mechanisms of the body caused by overexposure to excessive heat, resulting in fever, hot and dry skin, and rapid pulse, sometimes progressing to delirium and coma.
heatstroke
/ ˈːˌٰəʊ /
noun
- a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to intense heat, characterized by high fever and in severe cases convulsions and coma See sunstroke
Word History and Origins
Origin of heatstroke1
Example Sentences
The British singer, whose song Messy has been embraced by fans worldwide, was battling sickness and heatstroke throughout her set.
More than 40,000 suspected cases of heatstroke were also reported.
After the fight, Foreman said he had a "near-death experience" in the dressing as he struggled with exhaustion and heatstroke.
In his dressing room after the fight, suffering from exhaustion and heatstroke, Foreman collapsed and thought he had died.
In cities, medical personnel ran low on cooling supplies, so they resorted to filling body bags meant for cadavers with ice, then zipping unconscious victims of heatstroke inside.
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