pilomotor reflex

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pilomotor reflex

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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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Русский	пиломоторный рефлекс

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@misc{pilomotor_reflex_2026,
  title = {pilomotor reflex},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pilomotor%20reflex},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}