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熱中症患者
nechūshō kanja
heatstroke patient
この夏、熱中症患者が急増している。
This summer, the number of heatstroke patients has surged.
Medicine
technical
A person who has suffered from heatstroke or heat-related illness due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
医師は熱中症患者に対し、直ちに涼しい場所で安静にするよう指示した。
The doctor instructed the heatstroke patient to rest immediately in a cool place.
熱中症患者の多くは高齢者や乳幼児である。
Many heatstroke patients are elderly or infants.
Often abbreviated as 熱中症患者 in medical reports. The term emphasizes the patient's condition rather than the cause.
Collocations
重症の熱中症患者severe heatstroke patient熱中症患者の救急搬送emergency transport of a heatstroke patient熱中症患者の治療treatment for heatstroke patients
Pro Tip
Avoiding Heatstroke
To prevent heatstroke, stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours (10 AM–4 PM), and wear light, breathable clothing. If symptoms like dizziness or nausea occur, seek shade and cool water immediately.
Gold Rule
Medical Terminology
When referring to heatstroke patients in formal contexts, use the full term 熱中症患者. In casual conversation, 中暑 (chūshō, 'heat exhaustion') may be used, but it is less precise.
Word Origin
Composed of 熱中症 (nechūshō, 'heatstroke') + 患者 (kanja, 'patient'). 熱中症 is a compound of 熱 (netsu, 'heat') + 中 (chū, 'affected by') + 症 (shō, 'illness'). The term emerged in modern Japanese medical terminology to describe heat-related illnesses systematically.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in medical, public health, and news contexts. Avoid using the term casually, as it refers to a serious health condition requiring medical attention.
Word Breakdown
熱中症
heatstroke
compound患者
patient
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