rigor mortis
pronunciation
How to pronounce rigor mortis in British English:
UK [ˌrɪgə ˈmɔ:tɪs]
How to pronounce rigor mortis in American English:
US [ˌrɪgər ˈmɔrtɪs]
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- Noun:
- temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death
- muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and last for about 4 days