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    goosebumps
    /ˈɡuːsbʌmps/

    plural

    • 1. a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect; goose pimples: "this place gives me goosebumps"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Goose_bumpsGoose bumps - Wikipedia

    Goose bumps, goosebumps or goose-pimples [1] (also called chill bumps [citation needed]) are the bumps on a person's skin at the base of body hairs which may involuntarily develop when a person is tickled, cold or experiencing strong emotions such as fear, euphoria or sexual arousal.

  3. www.healthline.com › health › goosebumps-on-skinGoosebumps on Skin: When You’re Not Cold and More - Healthline

    Sep 29, 2018 · Overview. Everyone experiences goosebumps from time to time. When it happens, the hairs on your arms, legs, or torso stand up straight. The hairs also pull up a little bump of skin, the hair...

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGOOSEBUMPS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    GOOSEBUMPS definition: 1. small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement: 2. small…. Learn more.

  5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › goosebumps-on-skinGoosebumps on the skin: Causes and symptoms - Medical News Today

    Mar 18, 2020 · Goosebumps occur when the arrector pili muscles cause the hairs to stand up, making the skin look bumpy. A person may notice goosebumps on the arms, legs, or trunk.

  6. www.webmd.com › skin-problems-and-treatments › goosebumps-causesWhat Causes Goosebumps on Skin? 4 Known Causes of Goosebumps - ...

    Jul 24, 2023 · You don't get goosebumps only when you're scared. Find out some of the medical reasons you might get them, and what kinds of treatments can help.

  7. www.health.harvard.edu › blog › wondering-about-goosebumps-of-course-you-areWondering about goosebumps? Of course you are - Harvard Health

    Oct 2, 2020 · What are goosebumps? Goosebumps are the result of tiny muscles flexing in the skin, making hair follicles rise up a bit. This causes hairs to stand up. Goosebumps are an involuntary reaction: nerves from the sympathetic nervous system — the nerves that control the fight or flight response — control these skin muscles.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › goose bumpsGoose bumps Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : a roughness of the skin produced by erection of its papillae especially from cold, fear, or a sudden feeling of excitement. Examples of goose bumps in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage.

  9. health.clevelandclinic.org › why-do-you-get-goosebumpsWhy You Have Goosebumps on Your Skin - Cleveland Clinic Health...

    Mar 28, 2023 · According to Dr. Ford, goosebumps, also known as horripilation or piloerections, occur when your sympathetic nervous system triggers the tiny muscles located at the base of each hair follicle — the arrector pili muscles — to contract. That muscle contraction causes the hair to stand on end.

  10. science.howstuffworks.com › life › inside-the-mindWhy Do Certain Experiences Give Us Goosebumps?

    Feb 27, 2024 · Goosebumps, or piloerection, is a reaction in animals that causes their fur to stand on end. It signals they're frightened and perceive a threat is nearby. Photo by Rafa Elias/Getty Images. Goosebumps, Music and Our Emotions.

  11. www.brainfacts.org › body-systems › 2019What Causes Goosebumps? - BrainFacts

    Dec 6, 2019 · What are goosebumps? The scientific term for hair standing on end is piloerection. It’s a reflex that causes tiny muscles near our hair follicles to contract and raise the hairs. This can be caused by a number of stimuli — for example, a cool breeze on a warm day.