rigidity

rigidity definition - medical

ri·gid·i·ty (rĭ-jĭdˈĭ-tē)

noun
  1. The quality or state of stiffness or inflexibility. Also called rigor.
  2. An aspect of the personality characterized by resistance to change.

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