first breath
Newborn's initial gasp
The first breath is the initial inhalation a newborn takes upon entering the world, marking the transition from fetal circulation to independent respiration.
The moment carries symbolic weight as the beginning of life outside the womb: The baby took its first breath and cried.
Figuratively, first breath can mark any fresh start: It was the first breath of a new era.
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- gaspSudden sharp breath
- inhaleDraw air in
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
- cryVocal expression of emotion
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Final exhale before death
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