pilomotor reflex
English
Noun
pilomotor
reflex
The reflex that causes raised
skin
, usually the
involuntary
erection
of
hairs
on the
neck
or
arms
caused by
cold
,
excitement
, or
fear
.
Translations
Translations
Dutch:
kippenvel
(nl)
Russian: пиломоторный рефлекс
m
(
гусиная кожа
f
)
See also
goose bumps
goose pimples
goose skin
goose flesh
horripilation