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English noun: rigor mortis

1. rigor mortis (state) temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death


Broader (hypernym)physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state

2. rigor mortis (process) muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days


Broader (hypernym)rigidification, rigidifying, stiffening









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