Piloerection
Definition: The reflex process in which the arrectores pilorum (hair follicle) muscles contract and cause the hair to stand erect. [GOC:BHF, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilomotor_reflex, PMID:21335239]
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): piloerection, gooseflesh, goose-flesh, goosebumps, goose bumps, Pilo-erection
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