pilomotor reflex

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noun

reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
• Syn:
gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation
• Derivationally related forms:
horripilate (for: horripilation)
• Hypernyms:
reflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex,
inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction