Medical Dictionary

rigor

noun rig·or \ˈrig-ər, British also ˈrī-ˌgr\

Medical Definition of RIGOR

1
a :  chill 1 b :  a tremor caused by a chill
2
a :  rigidity or torpor of organs or tissue that prevents response to stimuli b :  rigor mortis

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