heatstroke

[ heet-strohk ]

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.

heatstroke

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of heatstroke¹

First recorded in 1870–75; heat + stroke ¹

Example Sentences

The 3-year-old girl, whose mother was in the car with her, died Friday in what authorities believe to be complications from a heatstroke.

From Los Angeles Times

"You have to remind your coworkers to drink a lot of water, so they can stay hydrated and avoid getting heatstroke."

From Salon

Heatstroke: Once a body temperature reaches 40C or higher, heatstroke can set in.

From BBC

However, if they do not recover within 30 minutes, then what follows is heatstroke.

From BBC

After a 4-month-old baby and 10-year-old boy in Arizona died from heatstroke on family outings in July, many were quick to criticize the parents.

From Los Angeles Times