piloerection

[US]/ˌpaɪləʊɪˈrɛkʃən/
[UK]/ˌpaɪloʊɪˈrɛkʃən/

Translation

n.(medical) erection of body hairs; raising of hair due to contraction of arrector pili muscles (goose bumps)

Phrases & Collocations

piloerection occurs

sudden piloerection

mild piloerection

piloerection response

piloerection reflex

piloerection episode

piloerections observed

piloerection symptoms

piloerection triggered

recurring piloerection

Example Sentences

the cold wind caused piloerection along my forearms.

fear triggered piloerection as the alarm rang in the dark hallway.

she felt piloerection when the singer hit the final note.

sudden piloerection ran up my neck during the ghost story.

he noticed piloerection on his skin after stepping into the icy pool.

the doctor documented piloerection as a stress response during the exam.

piloerection can accompany chills when a fever breaks.

his piloerection subsided once he warmed up by the heater.

the suspenseful soundtrack produced piloerection in the theater audience.

intense piloerection appeared when the door slammed behind me.

he described piloerection as gooseflesh spreading across his arms.

piloerection is often associated with adrenaline during moments of shock.

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