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electrodermal response (ee-LEK-troh-DER-mul reh-SPONTS)

 A change in the heat and electricity passed through the skin by nerves and sweat. Electrodermal response increases in certain emotional states and during hot flashes that happen with menopause. Also called galvanic skin response and skin conduction.

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