HyperDic: rigor_mortis

English > 2 senses of the expression rigor mortis:
NOUNstaterigor mortistemporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
processrigor mortismuscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days
English > rigor mortis: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningtemporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death.
Broaderphysical condition, physiological state, physiological conditionThe condition or state of the body or bodily functions
Spanishrigor mortis, rígor mortis
English > rigor mortis: 2 senses > noun 2, process
Meaningmuscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days.
Broaderstiffening, rigidifying, rigidificationThe process of becoming stiff or rigid

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