Rigor mortis

英 [ˌrɪɡə'mɔːtɪs] 美 [ˌrɪɡər'mɔːrtɪs]

• n. 尸僵; 死后僵硬

英英释义

Noun:

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

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