Pilomotor Reflex (Noun)
Meaning
Reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilomotor reflex caused the hairs on her arms to stand on end as she walked outside into the freezing cold.
- When he received the bad news, a pilomotor reflex caused the hairs on the back of his neck to stand up.
- The pilomotor reflex is a common response to emotional stress, resulting in goosebumps on the skin.
- As she listened to the scary story, a pilomotor reflex caused the hairs on her arms to rise, giving her goosebumps.
- The pilomotor reflex caused the hairs on his arms to stand up when he accidentally touched the hot stove.