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1. (n.) rigor mortis
the stiffening of the body after death.
Etymology: (1830–40; < L: lit., stiffness of death)
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1. (noun) rigor mortis
temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
2. (noun) rigor mortis
muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days
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1. rigor mortis
Muscular rigidity which develops in the cadaver usually from 4 to 10 hours after death and lasts 3 or 4 days.
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