heat exhaustion

noun

1. a condition characterized by faintness, rapid pulse, nausea, profuse sweating, cool skin, and collapse, caused by prolonged exposure to heat accompanied by loss of adequate fluid and salt from the body.

heat exhaustion

noun

1. a condition resulting from exposure to intense heat, characterized by dizziness, abdominal cramp, and prostration Also calledheat prostration Compare heatstroke

Word History and Origins

Origin of heat exhaustion¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

One firefighter was taken to an occupational health facility for an injury, and another was being treated on scene for possible heat exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times

Disney did not respond to The Times’ questions about what precautionary measures were taken to prevent heat exhaustion during this weekend’s Halloween Half Marathon.

From Los Angeles Times

The rest required urgent hospital treatment for heat exhaustion and dehydration.

From BBC

Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion, with one hospitalized, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the CDC, signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating; cold, pale and clammy skin; a fast, weak heart pulse; nausea or vomiting; muscle cramps; tiredness or weakness; dizziness; headache; and passing out.

From Los Angeles Times