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pilomotor reflex

Term ID
NBO:0000575
Synonyms
  • horripilation
  • piloerection
Definition
A reflex that elucidates goose bumps (bumps on a person's skin at the base of body hairs) which may involuntarily develop when a person is cold or experiences strong emotions such as fear, awe, admiration or sexual arousal
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