pandiculation

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pandiculation

(pænˌdɪkjʊˈleɪʃən)

1. (Physiology) the act of stretching and yawning, esp on waking

2. (Physiology) a yawn

[C17: from Latin pandiculari, from pendere to stretch]

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oscitancy, pandiculation - Oscitancy is the act of yawning; pandiculation is an all-over stretching and yawning, as upon waking, from Latin pandere.

pandiculation

the process of yawning and stretching.

See also: Bodily Functions

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pandiculation - yawning and stretching (as when first waking up)

stretching, stretch - exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent

yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy - an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"

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