break rigor
The term "break rigor" is used in mortuary science to describe the process of easing the stiffness that sets into a body after death, known as rigor mortis.
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Definition
C1Mortuary Technology
(technical, formal)To manipulate a deceased body to relieve the stiffness that occurs after death, allowing for easier handling and positioning.
Example
- The mortician had to break rigor to position the body properly for the funeral service.
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