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unconditioned reflex vs horripilation

horripilation vs unconditioned reflex

unconditioned reflex and horripilation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unconditioned reflex Yes No No No
horripilation Yes No No No
As nouns, horripilation is a hyponym of unconditioned reflex; that is, horripilation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unconditioned reflex:
  • unconditioned reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • horripilation: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
unconditioned reflex (noun) horripilation (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
Difference between unconditioned reflex and horripilation

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