Definition of Heatstroke

1. Noun. Collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat.


Definition of Heatstroke

1. Noun. (pathology) A severe case of hyperthermia in which body temperature rises above 40.8°C or 105.1 °F. ¹

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Definition of Heatstroke

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Medical Definition of Heatstroke

1. A severe and often fatal illness produced by exposure to excessively high temperatures, especially when accompanied by marked exertion. It can manifest by elevated body temperature, lack of sweating, hot dry skin, and neurologic symptoms; unconsciousness, paralysis, headache, vertigo, confusion. In severe cases very high fever, vascular collapse, and coma develop. Synonym: heat apoplexy, heat hyperpyrexia, malignant hyperpyrexia, thermic fever. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heatstroke

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heatproof
heatproofed
heatproofing
heatproofs
heats
heats up
heatseeker
heatseekers
heatshield
heatshields
heatsink
heatsinks
heatspot
heatspots
heatstroke (current term)
heatstrokes
heatwave
heatwaves
heauen
heauenly
heauens
heaume
heaumes
heav'n
heav'nly
heave
heave-ho
heave-to
heave up

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