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rigor mortis Definition

rigor mor·tis (rigər môrtis; occas.gôr)

noun

the progressive stiffening of the muscles that occurs several hours after death as a result of the coagulation of the muscle protein

Etymology: ModL, stiffness of death

rigor mortis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: No one has ever had rigor mortis on DNP or even severe cramping that has ever been documented.

Adjective modifier

  • usual: They are in a state of extreme contraction, far exceeding the usual rigor mortis.

Noun used with modifier

  • description: What are the changes that take place in the human body after death which account for the description rigor mortis?

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