Heatstroke

/hˈiːtstɹə‍ʊk/

/hˈiːtstɹoʊk/

[noun]

Heatstroke

[NOUN]

a condition that one experiences if exposed to too much heat

synonyms : heat hyperpyrexia

Examples

1. With no infrastructure, scarce supplies, and little protection from the elements, several residents died of heatstroke.

2. On July 10, 1980, a 52-year-old man was brought to the hospital with heatstroke.

3. For this reason, every Death Valley sightseer runs the risk of heatstroke and dehydration, with one to three deaths per year from heat-related causes.

4. But if it's hot, heatstroke and dehydration are the threats.

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