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Rigor mortis

Rigor mortis

n.

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1. N-UNCOUNT 尸僵;死后强直 In a dead body, when rigor mortis sets in, the joints and muscles become very stiff. 
Noun

1. temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death

2. muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and last for about 4 days