exertional
adjective
ex·er·tion·al
ig-ˈzər-sh(ə-)nəl 
: precipitated by physical exertion
exertional chest pain
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Most of the time, someone with exertional heatstroke will be sweating.
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Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
In 2020, Australian rugby league player Keith Titmuss died aged 20 from exertional heat stroke after a pre-season training session.
—George Timms, Time, 18 July 2025
Older children may be at risk for exertional heat stroke while increasing physical activity during recess or sports training.
—Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The last Louisville high school athlete to die of an exertional heat stroke was in August 2008.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
In 2020, Australian rugby league player Keith Titmuss died aged 20 from exertional heat stroke after a pre-season training session.
—George Timms, Time, 18 July 2025
Older children may be at risk for exertional heat stroke while increasing physical activity during recess or sports training.
—Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
The last Louisville high school athlete to die of an exertional heat stroke was in August 2008.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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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