Definitions for: Horripilation

[n] reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation

Webster (1913) Definition: Hor*rip`i*la"tion, n. [L. horripilatio, fr.
horripilare to bristle; horrere to bristle + pilus the hair:
cf. F. horripilation.] (Med.)
A real or fancied bristling of the hair of the head or body,
resulting from disease, terror, chilliness, etc.

Synonyms: goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin, gooseflesh, pilomotor reflex

See Also: inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, unconditioned reflex

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