Horripilation Synonyms

hô-rĭp'ə-lā'shən, hŏ-

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Synonyms for Horripilation

pilomotor-reflex
Contraction of the smooth muscle of the skin caused by mild application of a tactile stimulus or by local cooling and resulting in goose bumps.
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gooseflesh
Alternative spelling of goose flesh.
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goose-bump
Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.
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goose-pimple
(Rarely used in the singular) Small bumps on the skin caused by the involuntary erection of hairs in response to cold or fear.
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goose-skin
Raised skin, usually caused by the involuntary erection of hairs on the neck or arms caused by cold, excitement, or fear.
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goosebump
The bumps on a person's skin, at the base of body hair, which may involuntarily develop when a person is cold or experiences strong emotions.
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