horripilation

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Noun horripilation has 1 sense

pilomotor reflex, gooseflesh, goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, horripilation - reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
--₁ is a kind of reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction

Derived forms: verb horripilate₁, verb horripilate₂

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