al·gor mor·tis ( l g r môrt s)n. The cooling of the body that follows death. |
algor mortis,
the reduction in body temperature and accompanying loss of skin elasticity that occur after death. Also called death chill.
algor
chill or rigor; coldness.
algor mortis
the cooling of the body after death, which proceeds at a definite rate, influenced by the environmental temperature and protection of the body.
algor mortis
The cooling of a body after death. Cf Rigor mortis.
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