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chronobiology

American  
[kron-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee] / ˌkrɒn oʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the science or study of the effect of time, especially rhythms, on living systems.


chronobiology British  
/ ˌkrɒnəbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌkrəʊnə- /

noun

  1. the branch of biology concerned with the periodicity occurring in living organisms See also biological clock circadian

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of chronobiology

First recorded in 1975–80; chrono- + biology

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In fact, for chronobiology, which focuses on organisms' internal clocks, this distant relative of the dew worm has become one of the most important model species.

From Science Daily Apr. 15, 2024

Studies of exercise timing are part of the burgeoning science of chronobiology, which focuses on how our internal clocks affect almost every aspect of our physiology.

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2022

But scientists who study physical activity, metabolism and chronobiology suspected the impacts of exercise timing would extend to many other parts of the body and involve intricate interplay between multiple cells and organs.

From New York Times Jan. 19, 2022

In Bad Kissingen, Wieden’s current focus is on establishing a centre for chronobiology in the town, which would provide an academic hub for chronobiology research across Europe.

From The Guardian Jan. 11, 2019

Clocks, metabolism, evolution – toward an integrative chronobiology Clocks, metabolism, evolution – toward an integrative chronobiology The biannual meeting of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms happened last week.

From Scientific American May 30, 2012

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