lividity

/ˈlɪvɪdɪti, ˌlɪvɪˈdɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The process of becoming or state of being swollen or discolored due to lack of blood circulation, typically after death.

“The medical examiner noted the lividity on the victim’s body as a key factor in determining the time of death.”

Synonyms

  • discoloration
  • swelling

Antonyms

  • normalcy
  • pallor