Definition: An acquired disorder characterized by recurrent symptoms, referable to multiple organ systems, occurring in response to demonstrable exposure to many chemically unrelated compounds at doses below those established in the general population to cause harmful effects. (Cullen MR. The worker with multiple chemical sensitivities: an overview. Occup Med 1987;2(4):655-61)
coord IM with specific chemical IM or NIM if discussed
See AlsoPersian Gulf Syndrome
Other names Intolerances, Idiopathic Environmental; Intolerance, Idiopathic Environmental; Environmental Intolerances, Idiopathic; Environmental Intolerance, Idiopathic; Sensitivity, Multiple Chemical; Sensitivities, Multiple Chemical; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome; Multiple Chemical Sensitivities; Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance; Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple; Chemical Sensitivities, Multiple; Idiopathic Environmental Intolerances
