heat exhaustion
noun
: a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment
called also heat prostration
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All four children were suffering from heat exhaustion when emergency personnel found them and removed them from the car, police added.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The musician previously postponed six shows in 2022 after collapsing on stage in Clarkson, Mich., also citing dehydration as well as heat exhaustion.
—EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Officials said the children died from severe malnutrition and one also suffered fatal heat exhaustion.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Kahne had to retire early due to issues with heat exhaustion and dehydration, but is set to run this race at the historic Rockingham Speedway.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
The musician previously postponed six shows in 2022 after collapsing on stage in Clarkson, Mich., also citing dehydration as well as heat exhaustion.
—EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Officials said the children died from severe malnutrition and one also suffered fatal heat exhaustion.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Kahne had to retire early due to issues with heat exhaustion and dehydration, but is set to run this race at the historic Rockingham Speedway.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heat exhaustion
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“Heat exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20exhaustion. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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