galvanic skin response

noun

Definition of galvanic skin response

: a change in the electrical resistance of the skin that is a physiochemical response to emotional arousal which increases sympathetic nervous system activity

First Known Use of galvanic skin response

1942, in the meaning defined above

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galvanic skin response

noun

Medical Definition of galvanic skin response

: a change in the electrical resistance of the skin that is a physiochemical response to emotional arousal which increases sympathetic nervous system activity abbreviation GSR