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Definition of Yawn
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Yawn: Involuntary opening of the mouth, accompanied by slowly breathing inward and then outward. Repeated yawning can be a sign of drowsiness, boredom, or depression. The yawn helps to open tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs that can collapse during shallow breathing.
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