decomposition
breaking down of living matter
algor mortis
second stage of death
decay
anaerobic decomposition of organic matter
biodegradation
decomposition by living organisms
livor mortis
sign of death
rigor mortis
postmortem stiffening of the limbs of a corpse
putrefaction
breaking down of a body of a human or animal post-mortem
corpse decomposition
decomposition of animal corpse
Pallor mortis
after-death paleness that occurs in those with light/white skin
decaying
decomposition or organic material caused by bacteria and fungi