Frey syndrome
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au·ric·u·lo·tem·po·ral nerve syn·drome
flushing and sweating of the face resulting from eating spicy or acidic foods, due to damage of the parasympathetic fibers in the auriculotemporal nerve.
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Frey,
Lucie, Polish neurologist, 1852-1932.Frey syndrome - localized flushing and sweating of the ear and cheek in response to eating. Synonym(s): auriculotemporal nerve syndrome
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au·ric·u·lo·tem·po·ral nerve syn·drome
(aw-rikyū-lō-tempŏr-ăl nĕrv sindrōm)Facial flushing and sweating resulting from eating spicy or acidic foods, due to damage of the parasympathetic fibers in the auriculotemporal nerve.
Synonym(s): Frey syndrome, gustatory sweating.
Synonym(s): Frey syndrome, gustatory sweating.
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