Where does “algor mortis” come from?
algor mortis (English) comes from Latin mortis — genitive singular of mors; of death; death.
algor mortis (English): The reduction in body temperature following death
Definitions
- The reduction in body temperature following death
Ancestry of “algor mortis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | mortis | genitive singular of mors; of death; death |