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)
Also Known As:
Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance; Chemical Sensitivities, Multiple; Chemical Sensitivity, Multiple; Multiple Chemical Sensitivities; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome; Sensitivities, Multiple Chemical; Sensitivity, Multiple Chemical; Environmental Intolerance, Idiopathic; Environmental Intolerances, Idiopathic; Intolerance, Idiopathic Environmental; Intolerances, Idiopathic Environmental; Idiopathic Environmental Intolerances