circadian
[sur-key-dee-uh n, -kad-ee-, sur-kuh-dee-uh n]
- noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.
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Origin of circadian
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regularly, often, periodic, constantly, regular, routine, everyday, day-to-day, ordinary, commonplace, common, quotidian, cyclic, circadian, diurnalExamples from the Web for circadian
Contemporary Examples
Bright light is what keeps our circadian rhythms in good order.
Lighting signals your body's circadian rhythm and can have a strong effect on your mood.
“One of the most important things you can do for your sleep is to have a routine to keep your circadian rhythm normal,” says Suh.
circadian
- of or relating to biological processes that occur regularly at about 24-hour intervals, even in the absence of periodicity in the environmentSee also biological clock
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Word Origin
C20: from Latin circa about + diēs day
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circadian
(sər-kā′dē-ən, -kăd′ē-, sûr′kə-dī′ən, -dē′-)- Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours.
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