pilomotor reflex

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
pilomotor reflex
    n 1: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or
         emotional stress or skin irritation [syn: {pilomotor
         reflex}, {gooseflesh}, {goose bump}, {goosebump}, {goose
         pimple}, {goose skin}, {horripilation}]
    

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