Gape
Gape
Gape (/ɡeɪp/), from the Old English gapian, meaning to open the mouth wide, is a term used in medicine to describe a condition where the mouth is involuntarily open to an abnormal extent. It is often associated with conditions that affect the muscular system or the nervous system.
Etymology
The term gape originates from the Old English gapian, which means to open wide. It is related to the Old Norse gapa, which has a similar meaning. The term has been in use in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Lockjaw: A condition where the jaw muscles spasm and the mouth is held tightly shut. It is the opposite of gape.
- Yawn: An involuntary action where the mouth opens wide and deep breath is taken in, often related to tiredness or boredom.
- Mouth Breathing: A condition where an individual breathes through their mouth rather than their nose, often leading to a gape.
- Dysarthria: A motor speech disorder that can cause the mouth to remain open.
- Hypotonia: A state of low muscle tone often associated with gape.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gape
- Wikipedia's article - Gape
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