Heat exhaustion
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001258
A heat-related illness characterized by the body's inability to effectively cool itself, typically occurring in high ambient temperatures or during intense physical exertion. It is characterized by headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, and/or heavy sweating.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001258 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
Record as JSON
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