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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Extreme heat can cause illnesses including heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 July 2024
That's on top of things like heat stroke, heat exhaustion and injury to the kidneys from dehydration that happen during heatwaves.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Signs of heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion will show up as heavy sweating, weakness or tiredness with cool and clammy skin.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2024
In the know:What is the difference between heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration?
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 July 2024
That's on top of things like heat stroke, heat exhaustion and injury to the kidneys from dehydration that happen during heatwaves.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Signs of heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion will show up as heavy sweating, weakness or tiredness with cool and clammy skin.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 June 2024
In the know:What is the difference between heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration?
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
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“Heat exhaustion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20exhaustion. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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