Meaning of the word heatstroke in English

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heatstroke

US /ˈhiːt.stroʊk/
UK /ˈhiːt.stroʊk/
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Noun

1.

a condition caused by too long an exposure to the sun, characterized by fever and collapse

Example:
The hiker suffered from heatstroke after walking for hours in the desert.
Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
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