heat cramps
plural noun
: a condition that is marked by sudden development of cramps in skeletal muscles and that results from prolonged work or exercise in high temperatures accompanied by profuse perspiration with loss of sodium chloride from the body
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Very high temperatures pose a threat to public health, with extreme heat contributing to heat cramps, heat exhaustion and chronic illnesses, according to the study. 
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Over 90 degrees can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2022 The first and mildest stage is heat cramps, which are characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 This is when the really bad stuff happens: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 At this level, heat cramps or heat exhaustion is likely, and heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. Jennifer Gray, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 Knowlton said symptoms tend to progress from sunburn to heat rash, followed by heat cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion and eventually heatstroke. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 July 2022 At 90 degrees, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 20 July 2022 Heat illnesses, like heat cramps and heat exhaustion, can develop quickly and with little warning. Betsy Morris, WSJ, 3 July 2022 See More
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Over 90 degrees can lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Aug. 2022 The first and mildest stage is heat cramps, which are characterized by involuntary muscle spasms. Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2022 This is when the really bad stuff happens: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke. Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2022 At this level, heat cramps or heat exhaustion is likely, and heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. Jennifer Gray, CNN, 2 Aug. 2022 Knowlton said symptoms tend to progress from sunburn to heat rash, followed by heat cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion and eventually heatstroke. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 20 July 2022 At 90 degrees, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Kathryn Prociv, NBC News, 20 July 2022 Heat illnesses, like heat cramps and heat exhaustion, can develop quickly and with little warning. Betsy Morris, WSJ, 3 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
heat cramps
noun plural
: a condition that is marked by sudden development of cramps in skeletal muscles and that results from prolonged work or exercise in high temperatures accompanied by profuse perspiration with loss of sodium chloride from the body