rigor mortis

rigor mortis (rig-[schwa]r mor-tis). The temporary stiffening of a body’s joints and muscles after death. • The onset of rigor mortis can vary from 15 minutes to several hours after death, depending on the body’s condition and on atmospheric factors.

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译员Terence，毕业于国内顶尖法学院，擅长翻译有关能源和自然资源领域的法律文件。