Piloerection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Piloerection is a noun meaning The erection of hairs or papillae.
Meaning
The erection of hairs or papillae.
More Meanings
- The manifestation of goose bumps.
Example Sentences
A third difference between harvester ant stings and other stings is localized piloerection, the standing up of the hairs around the sting site.
Word Forms
- piloerections
Synonyms for piloerection
Depending on context, synonyms include horripilation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epilation, pileolus, paremptosis, pseudopenis, pilotism, papyrophilia.
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