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Rigour Mortis

Description:

Rigour mortis refers to the stiffening of muscles and joints that occurs in a body after death, usually due to the coagulation of muscle proteins. It is a natural process that begins a few hours after death and gradually subsides over the course of a few days.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The medical examiner observed signs of rigour mortis in the deceased's body.
• Rigour mortis typically starts setting in within two to six hours after death.

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