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Rigor mortis   /rˈɪgər mˈɔrtɪs/   Listen
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.






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