heatstroke meaning

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heatstroke (noun): collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat.

Definition of heatstroke

  1. collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat

    Synonyms: heat hyperpyrexia

    Type of: collapse

    Kinds: heat exhaustion, sunstroke

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in KE · 10-letter words

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