pandiculation

pandiculation [pænˌdɪkjʊˈleɪʃən]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the act of stretching and yawning, esp on waking

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) a yawn

[from Latin pandiculari, from pendere to stretch]

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pandiculation

the process of yawning and stretching.

See also: Bodily Functions

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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"