exertional
adjective
ex·er·tion·al
ig-ˈzər-sh(ə-)nəl 
: precipitated by physical exertion
exertional chest pain
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The last Louisville high school athlete to die of an exertional heat stroke was in August 2008.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
She was hospitalized overnight and diagnosed with exertional rhabdomyolysis, the lawsuit said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
The organising body issued a set of directives to address exertional heat stroke in soccer.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a rare condition that can affect the leg or, less often, the arm.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
She was hospitalized overnight and diagnosed with exertional rhabdomyolysis, the lawsuit said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
The organising body issued a set of directives to address exertional heat stroke in soccer.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a rare condition that can affect the leg or, less often, the arm.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for exertional
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exertional
adjective
ex·er·tion·al
ig-ˈzərsh(-ə)-nəl
: precipitated by physical exertion but usually relieved by rest
exertional rhabdomyolysis
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