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Heat (medicine)
Heat (pronounced: /hiːt/) in the medical context refers to the sensation or condition of being hot, often as a symptom of an underlying condition. It can also refer to the application of heat as a therapeutic treatment.
Etymology
The term "heat" comes from the Old English hǣtu, from Proto-Germanic *haitiz. In the medical context, it has been used since at least the 14th century.
Definition
In medicine, heat can refer to several related concepts:
- Body temperature: The degree of heat maintained by the body under conditions of normal health.
- Fever: An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.
- Hyperthermia: A condition of having a body temperature greatly above normal.
- Heat therapy: The use of heat in therapy, such as for pain relief and health. It can help to relax and soothe muscles and heal damaged tissues.
Related Terms
- Heat exhaustion: A severe form of heat illness, an effect of heat on the body.
- Heat stroke: A condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.
- Heat rash: A skin condition caused by blocked sweat ducts and trapped sweat beneath the skin.
- Heat cramps: Muscle spasms that result from loss of large amount of salt and water through exercise.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heat
- Wikipedia's article - Heat
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