exertional

adjective

ex·​er·​tion·​al ig-ˈzər-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce exertional (audio)
: precipitated by physical exertion
exertional chest pain

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Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a rare condition that can affect the leg or, less often, the arm. Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024 The big picture: The California Department of Public Health issued guidance last year for schools navigating extreme heat, warning that rates of exertional heat illness among high school athletes are higher in American football than all other sports combined. Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024 One of the biggest risk factors for developing dangerous exertional heat illnesses is your physical fitness level. Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024 Athletic trainers are vital for sports programs because they are specifically trained to recognize and manage patients suffering from exertional heatstroke and other injuries. Samantha Scarneo-Miller, The Conversation, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for exertional 

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exertional was in 1959

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“Exertional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertional. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

exertional

adjective
ex·​er·​tion·​al ig-ˈzərsh(-ə)-nəl How to pronounce exertional (audio)
: precipitated by physical exertion but usually relieved by rest
exertional rhabdomyolysis
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