siriasis

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.

siriasis

[sirī′əsis]

Etymology: Gk, sieros, scorching

sunstroke. See also heat hyperpyrexia.