A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Heatstroke
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Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that results in very high body temperature and malfunction of many organ systems.
(See also Overview of Heat Disorders.)Heatstroke can develop after hours of exertion in young athletes or after days of hot weather in rooms without air-conditioning in very old people.
Body temperature is higher than 104
Heatstroke meaning & definition 1 of Heatstroke.
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A condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the bodys temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures.
Heatstroke meaning & definition 2 of Heatstroke.
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n. 1. [Collapse] caused by exposure to excessive heat. 2. [Vigorous] unlubricated masturbation resulting in varying degrees of [friction] burns.
Heatstroker. n. One who heatstrokes.
Heatstroke meaning & definition 3 of Heatstroke.
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