heat exhaustion

American  

noun

1. a condition characterized by faintness, rapid pulse, nausea, profuse sweating, cool skin, and collapse, caused by prolonged exposure to heat accompanied by loss of adequate fluid and salt from the body.

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heat exhaustion British  

noun

1. Also called: heat prostration.  a condition resulting from exposure to intense heat, characterized by dizziness, abdominal cramp, and prostration Compare heatstroke

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Etymology

Origin of heat exhaustion

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

“The biggest threat to safety at every protest I’ve ever been at — unless law enforcement gets involved — is always dehydration and heat exhaustion,” Dunn said.

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Next to the lines are bins of free water, just one of the ways organizers sought to prevent ever-looming heat exhaustion.

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High temperatures increase the risk for heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for older adults and children, according to the L.A.

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The first sign of heat-related illness that may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke is heat cramps, according to the National Weather Service.

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“If you or someone around you experiences symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, such as dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or passing out, seek medical help immediately.”

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