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