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Ajinomoto, the Japanese maker of seasonings including MSG, is speaking up against Merriam-Webster and what it says is an outdated and discriminatory term in the dictionary. It lined up some American celebrities with Asian heritage to spread the word against the use of the phrase “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome.” Chef, restaurateur and comedian Eddie Huang, whose memoir was the basis for the “Fresh Off The Boat” series, and TV host Jeannie Mai are joined by a doctor in a new video from Edelman.