noun
gustatory-lacrimal reflex; gusto-lacrimal reflex
Physiological reflex where tasting food, especially spicy or sour, triggers tearing. Also known as crocodile tears syndrome in some contexts.
味涙反射は、辛いものを食べたときに涙が出る現象です。
The gustatory-lacrimal reflex is a phenomenon where tears come out when eating spicy food.
Compound of 味 (mi, 'taste'), 涙 (rui, 'tear'), and 反射 (hansha, 'reflex'). A modern medical coinage.