heat stroke

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003093",
  "term": "heat stroke",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A condition caused by the failure of body to dissipate heat in an excessively hot environment or during physical exertion in a hot environment. Contrast to heat exhaustion, the body temperature in heat stroke patient is dangerously high with red, hot skin accompanied by delusions; convulsions; or coma. It can be a life-threatening emergency and is most common in infants and the elderly.",
  "synonyms": [
    "heatstroke",
    "sun stroke",
    "sunstroke"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "heat stress disorders"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings 2015",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "golpe de calor"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/heat-stroke/"
}