hot flash
noun
: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance
called also hot flush
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At the end of the 30-minute visit, Urban's doctor showed her the AI summary of the appointment, neatly organized into sections for her medical history, the physical exam findings and an assessment and treatment plan for her rheumatoid arthritis and hot flashes, among other details.
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Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Women of color were also more likely to report severe symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and trouble sleeping, according to the survey.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026
Watch Barrymore discuss her hot flashes in the clip above.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Shoppers with mature skin who’ve nixed foundation even swear by its lasting power to withstand hot flashes.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
Women of color were also more likely to report severe symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, and trouble sleeping, according to the survey.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026
Watch Barrymore discuss her hot flashes in the clip above.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Shoppers with mature skin who’ve nixed foundation even swear by its lasting power to withstand hot flashes.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hot flash
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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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