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Rigor mortis

Rigor mortis Meaning & Definition
Rigor mortis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Rigor mortis?

[n] muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and last for about 4 days
[n] temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death

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See Also | physiological condition | physiological state | rigidification | rigidifying | stiffening

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