PANDICULATION
\pˌandɪkjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \pˌandɪkjʊlˈeɪʃən], \p_ˌa_n_d_ɪ_k_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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By Oddity Software
By Noah Webster.
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An action, which consists in elevating the upper limbs, and throwing the head and trunk backwards, at the same time that the lower limbs are extended. This series of motions of the extensor muscles is in some measure independent of the will, and is accompanied with yawning, which is equally involuntary. In the state of health, stretching occurs before and after sleep; especially when we are fatigued. It is also observed at the onset of certain paroxysms of fever, hysteria, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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SQ10,643
- A serotonin antagonist with limited antihistaminic, anticholinergic, and immunosuppressive activity.