siriasis


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sun·stroke

(sŭn'strōk),
A form of heatstroke resulting from undue exposure to the sun's rays, probably caused by the action of actinic rays combined with high temperature; symptoms are those of heatstroke, but often without fever.
Synonym(s): heliosis, ictus solis, insolation (2) , siriasis, solar fever (2)

siriasis

(sĭ-rī′ə-sĭs)
n.
See sunstroke.