HEATSTROKE


Meaning of HEATSTROKE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' h ē t- ˌ str ō k

Function: noun

Date: 1874

: a condition marked especially by cessation of sweating, extremely high body temperature, and collapse that results from prolonged exposure to high temperature ― compare HEAT EXHAUSTION

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