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Definition of Goose flesh
1. Noun. Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear. ¹
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Medical Definition of Goose flesh
1. Contraction of the arrectores pilorum produced by cold, fear, or other stimulus, causing the follicular orifices to become prominent. Synonym: goose flesh, gooseflesh. (05 Mar 2000)