psychogalvanic reflex
noun
: a momentary decrease in the apparent electrical resistance of the skin resulting from activity of the sweat glands in response to mental or emotional stimulation
called also psychogalvanic reaction, psychogalvanic response
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“Psychogalvanic reflex.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/psychogalvanic%20reflex. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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