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heat exhaustion

noun

medical : a condition that happens when someone is too active in extremely hot conditions and that causes a person to sweat and feel very weak, dizzy, etc.

Full Definition of HEAT EXHAUSTION

:  a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment —called also heat prostration — compare heatstroke
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First Known Use of HEAT EXHAUSTION

1939
Medical Dictionary

heat exhaustion

noun

Medical Definition of HEAT EXHAUSTION

:  a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment—called also heat prostration; compare heatstroke

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