Definitions of heatstroke
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collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat
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synonyms:
heat hyperpyrexia
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types:
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heat exhaustion, heat prostration
a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
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insolation, siriasis, sunstroke, thermic fever
sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
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type of:
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collapse, prostration
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
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heat exhaustion, heat prostration
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