goose_bump | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | |
Synonyms: | goose_bumps goose_skin goose_pimples goose_pimple horripilation pilomotor_reflex gooseflesh | |
Related terms: | symptom reflex horripilate | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation | |
Synonyms: | goose_skin gooseflesh horripilation pilomotor_reflex goose_pimple | |
Related terms: | reflex | |
Similar spelling: |
goose_bumps goose_pimple goose_pimples Gossypium |