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chinese restaurant syndrome

 

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Noun chinese restaurant syndrome has 1 sense
  1. Chinese restaurant syndrome - headache and tingling or burning feelings and sweating caused by eating food that contains monosodium glutamate
    --1 is a kind of
    syndrome

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Chinese Restaurant Syndrome

Definition

Chinese Restaurant Syndrome refers to a collection of symptoms that some individuals claim to experience after eating Chinese food. These symptoms typically include headache, dizziness, and sweating, although they are not accompanied by any severe health risks.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Medical Condition

Noun

A condition characterized by the onset of various symptoms, such as headache, dizziness, and sweating, after consuming Chinese food. It is believed to be caused by the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer commonly used in Chinese cuisine.

Example Sentence:

She developed Chinese Restaurant Syndrome after having dinner at the new Chinese restaurant in town.

Sense 2: Alleged Reaction

Noun

A claimed reaction experienced by some individuals after eating at Chinese restaurants, often associated with symptoms similar to Sense 1. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the existence of this syndrome.

Example Sentence:

Although she believed she had Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, medical professionals assured her that it was unlikely.

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