Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rigor_mortis

2 senses of rigor mortis

Sense 1
rigor mortis -- (temporary stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity occurring after death)
       => physical condition, physiological state, physiological condition -- (the condition or state of the body or bodily functions)

Sense 2
rigor mortis -- (muscular stiffening that begins 2 to 4 hours after death and lasts for about 4 days)
       => stiffening, rigidifying, rigidification -- (the process of becoming stiff or rigid)