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horripilation
(encz) | horripilation, n: |
Horripilation
(gcide) | Horripilation \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.
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horripilation
(wn) | horripilation
n 1: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or
emotional stress or skin irritation [syn: {pilomotor
reflex}, gooseflesh, goose bump, goosebump, {goose
pimple}, goose skin, horripilation] |
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Horripilation
(gcide) | Horripilation \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.
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