heatstroke

n. a serious condition caused by a breakdown of the body’s temperature-regulation ability following exposure to excessive heat. The body is no longer able to cool itself by sweating, the skin feels hot and dry, and the person may experience convulsions or seizures and potentially lose consciousness. The elevated body temperature may cause brain damage or death. Emergency treatment involving cooling the patient must be started immediately.

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Psychology term of the day

March 13th 2025

visceral sense

the sense associated with functions of the viscera.