Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal pain: Pain in the belly. Abdominal pain can be acute or chronic. It may reflect ... See the entire definition of Abdominal painAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCaffeine: A stimulant compound found naturally in coffee, tea, cocoa (chocolate), and kola... See the entire definition of CaffeineChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest painCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationComa: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head t... See the entire definition of ComaDehydration: Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that ca... See the entire definition of DehydrationDelirium: A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function, sometime... See the entire definition of DeliriumDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDry skin: Abnormally dry skin. Can be caused by a dry climate, winter weather, deficiency... See the entire definition of Dry skinECG: Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentGlucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseGroin: The area where the thigh meets the hip. Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeat exhaustion: A warning that the body is getting too hot. The person may be thirsty, gi... See the entire definition of Heat exhaustionHeat index: The temperature the body feels when heat and humidity are combined. The body d... See the entire definition of Heat indexHeat stroke: A core body temperature that rises above 104 F (40 C) accompanied by hot, dr... See the entire definition of Heat strokeHeat-related illness: A person with symptoms including headache, nausea, and fatigue after... See the entire definition of Heat-related illnessHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHyperventilation: Overbreathing. Hyperventilation causes dizziness, lightheadedness, a sen... See the entire definition of HyperventilationIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleNausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOverweight: The term "overweight" is used in two different ways. In one sense it is a way ... See the entire definition of OverweightPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPredispose: To make more likely or render susceptible. Smoking predisposes to a number of ... See the entire definition of PredisposePrescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRadiologic: Having to do with radiology. Shock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSweat: A colorless transparent acidic fluid with a distinctive odor secreted by the small ... See the entire definition of SweatSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine |
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