exertional
adjective
ex·er·tion·al
ig-ˈzər-sh(ə-)nəl 
: precipitated by physical exertion
exertional chest pain
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The organising body issued a set of directives to address exertional heat stroke in soccer.
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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
The big picture: The California Department of Public Health issued guidance last year for schools navigating extreme heat, warning that rates of exertional heat illness among high school athletes are higher in American football than all other sports combined.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
One of the biggest risk factors for developing dangerous exertional heat illnesses is your physical fitness level.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
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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
The big picture: The California Department of Public Health issued guidance last year for schools navigating extreme heat, warning that rates of exertional heat illness among high school athletes are higher in American football than all other sports combined.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
One of the biggest risk factors for developing dangerous exertional heat illnesses is your physical fitness level.
—Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 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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