pilomotor reflex

English

Noun

pilomotor reflex

1. Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

Synonyms

• goose bumps
• goose pimples
• goose skin
• goose flesh
• horripilation

Translations

Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear

• Dutch: kippenvel
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• Russian: пиломоторный рефлекс m (гусиная кожа f)