heatstroke
Noun
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Collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat (synset 114227577)
is a type of: collapse, prostration - an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustionsubtypes:
- heat exhaustion, heat prostration - a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
- insolation, siriasis, sunstroke, thermic fever - sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
same as: heat hyperpyrexia
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