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Meaning of RIGOR MORTIS
Pronunciation:
'rigur 'mortis
 
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Definition:
[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
 
See Also:
physiological condition
,
physiological state
,
rigidification
,
rigidifying
,
stiffening
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