biorhythm
[ bahy-oh-rith-uh m ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌrɪð əm /
noun
Physiology. an innate periodicity in an organism's physiological processes, as sleep and wake cycles.
Nearby words
bioregion, bioregionalism, bioremediation, bioresearch, bioreserve, biorhythm, biorhythmics, bios, biosafety, bioscience, bioscope
Related forms
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, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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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
biorhythmic, adjectivebiorhythmically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medicine definitions for biorhythm
biorhythm
[ bī′ō-rĭð′əm ]
n.
A biologically inherent cyclic variation or recurrence of an event or state, such as sleep cycles and circadian rhythms.
Related forms
bi′o•rhyth′mic (-rĭð′mĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Science 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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