Found 2 items, similar to Horripilation.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: horripilation horripilation n : reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation [syn: pilomotor reflex , gooseflesh, goose bump, goose pimple, goose skin ]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Horripilation 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. [1913 Webster]