Definition of sunstroke
: heatstroke caused by direct exposure to the sun; broadly : heatstroke
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1829
First Known Use of sunstroke
1829
SUNSTROKE Defined 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
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: an illness that is marked by high fever and weakness and is caused by exposure to too much sun
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: heatstroke caused by direct exposure to the sun; broadly : heatstroke
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