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French paradox

French paradox proper noun: the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.

Proper noun

the French paradox

  1. The observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.

Origin of French paradox

Coined by Dr. Serge Renaud of Bordeaux University in 1992.

Questions about French paradox

What does French paradox mean?
French paradox means the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats.
What part of speech is French paradox?
French paradox is a proper noun.

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