heatstroke

American  

[heet-strohk] / ˈhitˌstroʊk /

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.

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heatstroke British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of heatstroke

First recorded in 1870–75; heat + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

It can overwhelm the body's ability to regulate temperature, increasing the risk of dehydration, heatstroke, cardiovascular stress, and even death - particularly among the elderly, infants and outdoor workers.

From BBC

Overheating can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

Some dogs are more at risk of heatstroke than others.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times