pilomotor

adjective

pi·​lo·​mo·​tor ˌpī-lə-ˈmōt-ər How to pronounce pilomotor (audio)
: moving or tending to cause movement of the hairs of the skin
pilomotor nerves
pilomotor erection

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“Pilomotor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pilomotor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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