erector pili muscle

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erector pi·li muscle -ˈpī-ˌlī-

-ˈpil-ē-

: arrector pili muscle

called also erector pili

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“Erector pili muscle.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/erector%20pili%20muscle. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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