Rigor mortis

Definition of Rigor mortis

death stiffening; the rigidity of the muscles that occurs at death and lasts till decomposition sets in. It is due to the formation of myosin by the coagulation of the contents of the individual muscle fibers.

See also: Rigor

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physiological condition, physiological state
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