1. Plural of heatstroke; instances of a serious medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures, characterized by high body temperature, confusion, and sometimes loss of consciousness.
Usage: Medical term; typically used in clinical or public health contexts.; Countable noun when referring to multiple cases or incidents.

Examples

• During the summer heat wave, emergency rooms reported multiple heatstrokes.
• Athletes are at higher risk for heatstrokes during intense outdoor training.
• The elderly and young children are most vulnerable to heatstrokes in extreme temperatures.
• Proper hydration and rest can help prevent heatstrokes.
• Several heatstrokes were documented at the outdoor music festival last weekend.
• Doctors warned that heatstrokes can cause permanent organ damage if not treated quickly.