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heatstroke

Pronunciation: /ˈhiːtstrəʊk/

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Definition of heatstroke

noun

[mass noun]
  • a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body’s temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures.

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