rigor mortis

Noun
  1. Temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death (synset 114072902)
    is a type of: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
  2. Muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days (synset 113573026)
    is a type of: rigidification, rigidifying, stiffening - the process of becoming stiff or rigid

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