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pilomotor reflex

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pi-lo-mo-tor re-flex
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The reflex that causes raised skin, usually the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

Phrases

goose bumps goose pimples goose skin goose flesh

Frequently Paired Words

goose bumps goose pimples goose skin goose flesh horripilation

Synonyms

gooseflesh goose bump goosebump goose pimple goose skin horripilation

Questions

What does pilomotor reflex mean?
The reflex that causes raised skin, usually the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.

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