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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Medical 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)
Guide Notes:	coord IM with specific chemical IM or NIM if discussed
Previously Indexed:	Environmental Exposure (1987-1994),Hypersensitivity (1987-1994),Occupational Diseases (1987-1994)

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