Heat Prostration (Noun)
Meaning
A condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The athlete was rushed to the hospital after collapsing from heat prostration during the marathon.
- Heat prostration is common among tourists who visit tropical climates without proper acclimatization.
- Wearing thick protective gear in the sweltering mine caused heat prostration among several workers.
- Inadequate hydration led to heat prostration in many runners during the charity event.
- She experienced heat prostration after spending too much time outdoors without drinking enough water during the heatwave.