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stiffness

[stif-nis] / ˈstɪf nɪs /


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At other times, clients may experience stiffness or pain that McDaniel believes may be a reaction to trauma.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

An international research team has discovered that the stiffness of brain tissue can control the production of important signalling molecules.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

In addition, tissue stiffness has been linked to diseases such as cancer.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

The troll complied, keeling over with almost comical stiffness.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer