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rigor mortis meaning and definition

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RIGOR MORTIS noun

Definition of rigor mortis (noun)

  1. temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
  2. muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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