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piloerection

n. 1 The erection of hairs or papillae. 2 goose pimples / goose bumps.

Usage examples of "piloerection".

Elliott, experiencing piloerection at the sudden and unwelcome thought of a plate full of stuffed pasta.

She rushed at me in full piloerection, and I was afraid she was going to bite me.