"pilorelaxation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pilo- + relaxation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pilo|relaxation}} pilo- + relaxation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pilorelaxation (uncountable)
  1. (uncommon) The flattening of hairs on the skin caused by the relaxation of piloerector muscles. Tags: uncommon, uncountable
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