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death-stiffness

noun

Etymology

From death + stiffness.

  1. derived from stīþness — “stiffness”
  2. inherited from stiffenes
  3. compounded as death-stiffness — “death + stiffness”

Definitions

  1. Temporary stiffness of the body's muscles and joints following death

    Temporary stiffness of the body's muscles and joints following death; rigor mortis.

    • Before death stiffness occurs in the hind parts, generally in one hip or leg; the head and ears droop, and dullness and stupor are observed.

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