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biorhythm
[ bahy-oh-rith-uhm ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌrɪð əm /
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noun
Physiology. an innate periodicity in an organism's physiological processes, as sleep and wake cycles.
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OTHER WORDS FROM biorhythm
bi·o·rhyth·mic, adjectivebi·o·rhyth·mic·i·ty [bahy-oh-rith-mis-i-tee], /ˌbaɪ oʊ rɪðˈmɪs ɪ ti/, nounbi·o·rhyth·mist, bi·o·rhyth·mi·cist, nounWords nearby biorhythm
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How to use biorhythm in a sentence
People with “normal” biorhythms have no idea how hard it is.
Carolyn Hax: Spouse of a nocturnal husband struggles with leading parallel lives|Carolyn Hax|October 18, 2021|Washington Post
British Dictionary definitions for biorhythm
biorhythm
/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌrɪðəm) /
noun
a cyclically recurring pattern of physiological states in an organism or organ, such as alpha rhythm or circadian rhythm; believed by some to affect physical and mental states and behaviour
Derived forms of biorhythm
biorhythmic, adjectivebiorhythmically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for biorhythm
biorhythm
[ bī′ō-rĭð′əm ]
A recurring biological process, such as sleep, that is controlled by the circadian rhythms of an organism. See more at circadian rhythm.
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