Chinese+restaurant+syndrome

One entry found for Chinese restaurant syndrome.

Main Entry: Chinese res·tau·rant syndrome
Pronunciation: -res-t(-)rnt-, -t-ränt-, -tränt-, -trnt-
Function: noun
: a group of symptoms (as numbness of the neck, arms, and back with headache, dizziness, and palpitations) that is held to affect susceptible persons eating food and especially Chinese food heavily seasoned with monosodium glutamate