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Definition of Heat prostration
1. Noun. A condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes.
Medical Definition of Heat prostration
1. A form of heat illness that results when the victim is dehydrated (fluid depleted). Common symptoms include: fatigue, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, headache, rapid heartbeat and lowered blood pressure. (27 Sep 1997)