hot flash

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noun

a sudden, temporary sensation of heat experienced by some women during menopause.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

Also called hot flush .

Origin of hot flash

First recorded in 1905–10

For Rhines, period symptoms can range from cramps and bloating to hot flashes and vomiting, all of which she says are exacerbated by the stress of work.
Those with painful menstrual cycles find solace in seeking private relief while working from home|Kimeko McCoy|December 20, 2021|Digiday
That’s Marie, at the onset of menopause, experiencing a wordy hot flash.
Why Nun Stories Are About to Become Your Next Pop-Culture Obsession|Stephanie Zacharek|September 2, 2021|Time
Recurring bouts of hot flashes and night sweats don’t help, either.
The Athlete's Guide to Menopause|Lindsay Warner|December 8, 2020|Outside Online
No, it is not the hot-flash-inducing disorder it sounds like, but rather an abstinence from drinking for the month of January.
The 'Janopause' Detox Debate|Nora Zelevansky|January 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The study also indicated that the worse a woman's hot flash symptoms were, the lower her risk of developing breast cancer.
A Link Between Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer?|Pat Wingert|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The marvellous blue was returning, a hue of fascination; not the hot flash of the diamond, but the frozen light of the iceberg.
The Blind Spot|Austin Hall
I felt the stifling smell of sulphur—a hot flash—a quick stroke from some invisible hand—and I sank senseless to the earth!
The Rifle Rangers|Captain Mayne Reid
Its presence in the blood is the cause of the sudden dilatation of the blood-vessels that is known as the "hot flash."
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
The hot flash passes in a moment, if not prolonged by emotion or if not converted into a habit by attention.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury