heatstroke
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heatstroke — n. A physiological disturbance caused by exposure to excessive heat, resulting in rapid pulse, hot dry skin, and fever, leading to loss of consciousness. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
heatstroke — ► NOUN ▪ a feverish condition caused by failure of the body s temperature regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures … English terms dictionary
heatstroke — [hēt′strōk΄] n. a serious failure of the body s heat regulation mechanisms resulting from excessive exposure to intense heat and characterized by high fever, dry skin, collapse, and sometimes convulsions or coma: cf. HEAT EXHAUSTION, SUNSTROKE … English World dictionary
heatstroke — /heet strohk /, n. 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. [1870 75; HEAT +… … Universalium
Heatstroke (film) — Heatstroke is a Sci Fi Channel original movie. The film stars D. B. Sweeney of Jericho fame and Danica McKellar. It was made by the team that made Farscape . The film was written by Richard Manning and David Kemper, produced by David Kemper, and… … Wikipedia
heatstroke — noun Date: 1874 a condition marked especially by cessation of sweating, extremely high body temperature, and collapse that results from prolonged exposure to high temperature compare heat exhaustion … New Collegiate Dictionary
heatstroke — A severe and often fatal illness produced by exposure to excessively high temperatures, especially when accompanied by marked exertion; characterized by headache, vertigo, confusion, hot dry skin, and a slight rise in body temperature; in severe… … Medical dictionary
heatstroke — heat|stroke [ˈhi:tstrəuk US strouk] n [U] fever and weakness caused by being outside in the heat of the sun for too long →↑sunstroke … Dictionary of contemporary English
heatstroke — heat|stroke [ hit,strouk ] noun uncount a serious medical condition caused by doing too much physical activity in hot weather … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
heatstroke — see heat stroke … English dictionary
