rigor
(rig′or)
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[L. rigor, stiffness]
1. A sudden paroxysmal shaking chill occurring during a febrile illness. Onset of rigors often corresponds to bacteremia.
2. A state of hardness and stiffness, as in a muscle. There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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