Main Entry: Chinese res·tau·rant syndrome

Pronunciation: \-ˈres-t(ə-)rənt-, -tə-ˌränt-, -ˌtränt-, -tərnt-\

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