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crispation

(kris pā′s̸hən)

noun

a curling or being curled
a slight, involuntary contraction of the muscles or skin

Origin: < L crispare (see crisp) + -ation

See crispation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The act of crisping or curling.
b. The state of being crisped or curled.
A slight involuntary muscular contraction, often producing a crawling sensation of the skin.

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