"pilomotor reflex" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. The reflex that causes raised skin, usually the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear. Related terms: goose bumps, goose pimples, goose skin, goose flesh, horripilation Translations (Translations): kippenvel (Dutch), пиломоторный рефлекс (alt: гусиная кожа f) [masculine] (Russian)
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