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Siriasis

Siriasis \Si*ri"a*sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ???, fr. ??? the Dog Star, properly, scorching.] (Med.)

  1. A sunstroke.

  2. The act of exposing to a sun bath. [Obs.] Cf. Insolation.

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siriasis

n. (context medicine obsolete English) sunstroke

WordNet
siriasis

n. sudden prostration due to exposure to the sun or excessive heat [syn: sunstroke, insolation, thermic fever]

Usage examples of "siriasis".

I will draw off sixteen or twenty ounces directly: you will feel more comfortable, and there will be a little less danger of siriasis or apoplexy,' he said, putting down the box he was carrying and drawing a lancet from his pocket.