heat stroke
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heat|stroke — «HEET STROHK», noun. collapse or sudden illness with fever and dry skin, caused by overexposure to excessive heat, as from the infrared rays of the sun … Useful english dictionary
Heat stroke — A core body temperature that rises above 104°F (40°C) accompanied by hot, dry skin and central nervous system abnormalities such as delirium, convulsions, or coma. Heat stroke that results from exposure to a high environmental temperature is… … Medical dictionary
heat stroke — also heatstroke N UNCOUNT Heat stroke is the same as sunstroke … English dictionary
heat stroke exertional — heat stroke resulting from the production of heat by skeletal muscle during exercise faster than it can be dissipated by thermoregulatory mechanisms; it is usually accompanied by lactic acidosis … Medical dictionary
heat stroke — /ˈhit stroʊk/ (say heet strohk) noun a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat, with symptoms such as exhaustion, dizziness, headache, fever, etc., in severe cases progressing to hyperthermia with high fever and, if… …
heat·stroke — /ˈhiːtˌstroʊk/ noun [noncount] medical : a serious condition that happens when someone has been in high temperatures for a long time and that causes a person to stop sweating, have a very high body temperature, and become exhausted or unconscious … Useful english dictionary
heat stroke — fever or collapse caused by excessive exposure to high temperature … English contemporary dictionary
Stroke, heat — Heat stroke can be LIFE THREATENING! Victims of heat stroke almost always die, so immediate medical attention is essential when problems first begin. A person with heat stroke has a body temperature above 104° F. Other symptoms may include… … Medical dictionary
Heat cramps — are a form of heat injury. Heat cramps are associated with cramping in the abdomen, arms and calves. This can be caused by inadequate consumption of fluids or electrolytes. [Auerbach PS. Wilderness Medicine. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:240 … Wikipedia
Heat illness — Calenture redirects here. For the album by The Triffids, see Calenture (album). Heatstroke and Heatstrokes redirect here. For the film, see Heatstroke (film). For the song by Krokus, see Metal Rendez vous. Sunstroke redirects here. For other uses … Wikipedia
