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熱中症

netsūshō
noun★Intermediate
🏥Medicine
Medical

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, leading to overheating of the body and potentially life-threatening symptoms such as confusion, fainting, or loss of consciousness.

熱中症の予防には水分補給と日陰で休むことが重要です。

Preventing heatstroke requires hydration and resting in the shade.

💡

Heatstroke is a medical emergency requiring immediate cooling and professional treatment.

Collocations

熱中症予防heatstroke prevention熱中症対策heatstroke countermeasures

Synonyms

Related Phrases

熱中症に注意phrase
beware of heatstroke

💡Pro Tip

Prevention Tips

Drink water regularly, avoid peak sun hours, and wear light clothing to reduce heatstroke risk.

⚡Gold Rule

Medical Emergency

If someone shows signs of heatstroke (e.g., confusion, hot dry skin), seek immediate medical help.

📖Word Origin

From 熱中 (netsū, 'overheating') + 症 (shō, 'condition/disease').

📝Usage Notes

Often discussed in summer months due to high temperatures. Can also refer to milder heat exhaustion (熱中症状).

Word Breakdown

熱中
overheating
root
+
症
condition/disease
suffix
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