Definition of sunstroke
:heatstroke caused by direct exposure to the sun;
broadly
:heatstroke
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According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, heatstroke, also called sunstroke, occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature.
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Deaths attributed to exposure to excessive natural heat -- underlying or contributing cause or both -- are assigned a specific code, and deaths attributed to heatstroke or sunstroke as the contributing cause are given a different code.
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There were lots of other threats, too, from getting sunstroke to being kicked by a camel.
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First Known Use of sunstroke
1829
SUNSTROKE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of sunstroke for English Language Learners
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medical : a serious condition that happens when someone has been in the sun too long and that causes a person to stop sweating, have a very high body temperature, and become exhausted or unconscious
SUNSTROKE Defined for Kids
sunstroke
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Definition of sunstroke for Students
:an illness that is marked by high fever and weakness and is caused by exposure to too much sun
Medical Dictionary
sunstroke
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sun·stroke
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medical Definition of sunstroke
:heatstroke caused by direct exposure to the sun;
broadly
:heatstroke
Learn More about sunstroke
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See words that rhyme with sunstroke Spanish Central: Translation of sunstroke Nglish: Translation of sunstroke for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of sunstroke for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sunstroke
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