galvanic skin response

Definition / meaning of galvanic skin response

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

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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