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heatstrokes

  • plural
    of heatstroke.
    heatstroke
    noun
    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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Last year, the number of people who suffered heatstrokes at their workplaces reached a record 1,803, said a report by news outlet Kyodo.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

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