HEAT EXHAUSTION Definition & Meaning

heat exhaustion

noun

a condition characterized by faintness, rapid pulse, nausea, profuse sweating, cool skin, and collapse, caused by prolonged exposure to heat accompanied by loss of adequate fluid and salt from the body.

heat exhaustion

noun

a condition resulting from exposure to intense heat, characterized by dizziness, abdominal cramp, and prostration Also calledheat prostration Compare heatstroke

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Origin of heat exhaustion¹

First recorded in 1935–40

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I collapsed from heat exhaustion as we fought to defend a town.

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One firefighter was taken to an occupational health facility for an injury, and another was being treated on scene for possible heat exhaustion.

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Disney did not respond to The Times’ questions about what precautionary measures were taken to prevent heat exhaustion during this weekend’s Halloween Half Marathon.

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The rest required urgent hospital treatment for heat exhaustion and dehydration.

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Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion, with one hospitalized, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

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