sunstroke
/'sʌnstrouk/
Definition
- Noun:
- A sudden and severe physical collapse caused by exposure to the sun or excessive heat: A serious medical condition resulting from the body overheating, typically due to prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. It is characterized by a failure of the body's temperature-regulating system.
Usage
- As a subject of a sentence: "Sunstroke is a medical emergency."
- As an object of a verb: "The hiker suffered from sunstroke."
- As an object of a preposition: "He was hospitalized because of sunstroke."
Examples
- Noun:
- The marathon runner was treated for sunstroke after collapsing near the finish line.
- Wearing a hat and staying hydrated can help prevent sunstroke.
- Symptoms of sunstroke include a high body temperature, confusion, and a rapid pulse.
Advanced Usage
- "to be stricken with sunstroke": To be suddenly and severely affected by sunstroke.
- Several soldiers were stricken with sunstroke during the desert exercise.
- "a case of sunstroke": An instance or occurrence of the condition.
- The clinic reported three cases of sunstroke this weekend.
Variants and Related Words
- Heatstroke (n): A more general term for a condition of hyperthermia caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, of which sunstroke is a specific type often associated with direct sun exposure.
- Insolation (n, medical): An older or more technical term for sunstroke or the pathological effects of excessive exposure to the sun's rays.
Synonyms
- Heat prostration: A state of extreme fatigue or collapse due to heat.
- Thermoplegia: A technical/medical synonym for sunstroke or heatstroke.
Related Phrases
- "to suffer sunstroke": To experience the effects of sunstroke.
- Tourists who do not take precautions can easily suffer sunstroke in this climate.
- "at risk of sunstroke": In a position where sunstroke is a potential danger.
- Construction workers are at high risk of sunstroke during summer months.
Notes
- Distinction: While often used interchangeably with "heatstroke," "sunstroke" specifically implies the cause is direct exposure to the sun's rays. It is the most severe form of heat injury and requires immediate medical attention.
Noun
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sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
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