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sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat
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Hyperthermia, also known as heat stroke or sunstroke is an acute condition resulting from excessive exposure to heat. The homeothermal regulatory mechanisms become overwhelmed and unable to effectively deal with the heat, and body temperature climbs uncontrollably. This is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate hospitalization. Body temperatures above 40°C (104°F) are considered life-threatening. ...
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Insolation, or thermic fever; a condition produced by exposure to the sun, and marked by convulsions, coma, and a high temperature of the skin; Heatstroke. [Dorland]
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