Oscitation

Oscitation
The act of yawning, the involuntary opening of the mouth with respiration, breathing first inward, then outward. Yawning is often caused by suggestion. Repeated yawning is commonly a sign of drowsiness. It can also sometimes be a sign of depression.
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SYN: yawning. [L. oscitatio]

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os·ci·ta·tion (os″ĭ-taґshən) [L. oscitatio] yawning.

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