biorhythm [bahy -oh-rith -uh m]
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See more synonyms for biorhythm on Thesaurus.com Physiology an innate periodicity in an organism's physiological processes, as sleep and wake cycles. Show More
Origin of biorhythm First recorded in
1960–65; bio- +
rhythm Related forms bi·o·rhyth·mic , adjective bi·o·rhyth·mic·i·ty [bahy-oh-rith -mis -i-tee] /ˌbaɪ oʊ rɪðˈmɪs ɪ ti/ noun bi·o·rhyth·mist , bi·o·rhyth·mi·cist , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for biorhythm 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 Show More
Derived Forms biorhythmic , adjective biorhythmically , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for biorhythm n. also bio-rhythm , 1960, from bio- + rhythm . Related: Biorhythmic .
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A biologically inherent cyclic variation or recurrence of an event or state, such as sleep cycles and circadian rhythms. Show More
Related forms bi′o•rhyth′ mic (-rĭð′ mĭk ) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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A recurring biological process, such as sleep, that is controlled by the circadian rhythms of an organism. See more at circadian rhythm .Show More
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