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stiffness

[stif-nis] / ˈstɪf nɪs /


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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

By detecting the stiffness of the ECM, a single abnormal cell can determine the direction it should move.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Speaking to The Mirror, the 47-year-old said he suffered stiffness in his left arm and a loss of sight in his left eye.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

I watch the stiffness of her muscles drain away.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson