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siriasis

/sɪˈraɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/sɪˈraɪ.ə.sɪs/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий внезапный коллапс или истощение, вызванные воздействием солнца или чрезмерной жары.

A medical term referring to a sudden collapse or prostration caused by exposure to the sun or excessive heat.

uncountable

  1. Sunstroke or heatstrokeC2formalmedical

    A severe medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to the sun or excessive heat, leading to sudden collapse or prostration.

    ruСолнечный удар или тепловой удар

    • The hiker was diagnosed with siriasis after collapsing on the trail.
    • Symptoms of siriasis include high fever, confusion, and rapid pulse.
    • Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to siriasis during heatwaves.

    Synonymsinsolationsunstroke