heatstroke

[heet-strohk]

noun

1. 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.

heatstroke

/ ˈhiːtˌstrəʊk /

noun

1. a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to intense heat, characterized by high fever and in severe cases convulsions and coma See sunstroke

Word History and Origins

Origin of heatstroke¹

First recorded in 1870–75; heat + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

Overheating can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

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In Italy, a child died of heatstroke on Monday, and in Tres Cantos, north of Spain's capital Madrid, a man who suffered serious burns died in hospital, officials said.

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Some dogs are more at risk of heatstroke than others.

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Isabel described a recent incident of a woman on her crew who appeared to be suffering from heatstroke.

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At the moment he only goes outdoors in the evenings once the air starts cooling down, otherwise he risks getting heatstroke in just 10 minutes.

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