What is another word for rigor mortis?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪɡə mˈɔːtiz] (IPA) 
Rigor mortis refers to the stiffening of the body that occurs after death. Some synonyms for rigor mortis can include postmortem rigidity, death stiffness, and cadaveric rigidity. These terms all describe the same phenomenon which occurs due to chemical changes in the muscles after death. The onset and duration of rigor mortis can provide information on the time of death and how long a body has been deceased. Other medical terms that may be used in place of rigor mortis include postmortem lividity, hypostasis, and algor mortis which describe the other changes that occur in the body after death. It is important to note that proper understanding and use of these medical terms can assist in proper death investigations.
