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Meaning of cadaveric spasm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A rare form of muscular stiffening that occurs at the moment of death and persists into the period of rigor mortis.

Equivalents

Svenska dödsryckning

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cadaverine Cadaverous Cadaverously Cadaverousness Cadavers Cadavid

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