rigor mortis

See also: rígor mortis

English

Etymology

From Latin rigor mortis, literally "stiffness of death".

Noun

rigor mortis (uncountable)

  1. Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death.

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French

Noun

rigor mortis f (plural rigor mortis)

  1. rigor mortis

Portuguese

Noun

rigor mortis m (uncountable)

  1. (physiology) rigor mortis (stiffness of a body following death)
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