Heat intolerance
Heat Intolerance
Heat intolerance (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heat intolerance
- Wikipedia's article - Heat intolerance
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हिन्दी,
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မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
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français,
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português do Brasil,
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polski) is a condition where an individual is intolerant or hypersensitive to heat. This condition can be caused by various factors, including certain medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors.
Etymology
The term "heat intolerance" is derived from the English words "heat", referring to high temperature, and "intolerance", meaning an inability to tolerate or endure.
Causes
Heat intolerance can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
- Hyperthyroidism: This is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, which can increase the body's metabolism and cause heat intolerance.
- Menopause: Hormonal changes during menopause can cause hot flashes and heat intolerance in some women.
- Dehydration: Lack of adequate water in the body can make it difficult for the body to cool down, leading to heat intolerance.
- Medications: Certain medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure, can cause heat intolerance.
Symptoms
Symptoms of heat intolerance can include:
- Excessive sweating
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
Treatment
Treatment for heat intolerance depends on the underlying cause. This can include:
- Treating the underlying medical condition
- Changing or adjusting medications
- Staying hydrated
- Avoiding exposure to excessive heat
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Heat intolerance
- Wikipedia's article - Heat intolerance
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski