heatstroke

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A physiological disturbance caused by exposure to excessive heat, resulting in rapid pulse, hot dry skin, and fever, leading to loss of consciousness.

Noun

1.

heatstroke - collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat Synonyms: heat hyperpyrexia

health problem, heat exhaustion, heat hyperpyrexia, heat prostration, ill health, insolation, prostration, siriasis, sunstroke, thermic fever, unhealthiness