chilliness
Chilliness refers to a sensation of coldness, often accompanied by shivering. It can be a subjective feeling experienced by an individual, or it can be an objective environmental condition. In humans, chilliness is a physiological response to a drop in body temperature, triggering involuntary muscle contractions (shivering) to generate heat. This response is part of the body's thermoregulation system, designed to maintain a stable internal temperature.
Environmental chilliness is determined by factors such as ambient air temperature, humidity, and wind speed. Low
Beyond a simple sensation of cold, chilliness can also be a symptom of underlying medical conditions. Infections,