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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This overlap is one reason why some experts believe cannabis may help ease certain perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, including anxiety, insomnia, mood swings and even hot flashes. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 June 2025 Dietary adherence was assessed weekly, and the women’s hot flashes were tracked using a smartphone app. Paul McClure 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2025 Perimenopause and menopause can cause symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep issues. Wendy Wisner, Health, 23 May 2025 Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence. Katia Riddle, NPR, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hot flash

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First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot flash was in 1907

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“Hot flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20flash. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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