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circadian

[sur-key-dee-uh n, -kad-ee-, sur-kuh-dee-uh n]
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adjective
  1. noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.
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Origin of circadian

1955–60; < Latin circā about + di(ēs) day + -an
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Related Words for circadian

regularly, often, periodic, constantly, regular, routine, everyday, day-to-day, ordinary, commonplace, common, quotidian, cyclic, circadian, diurnal

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British Dictionary definitions for circadian

circadian

adjective
  1. 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 for circadian

C20: from Latin circa about + diēs day
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Word Origin and History for circadian

adj.

coined 1959 from Latin circa "about" (see circa) + diem, accusative singular of dies "day" (see diurnal). The original use is in circadian rhythm.

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circadian in Medicine

circadian

(sər-kā′dē-ən, -kăd′ē-, sûr′kə-dī′ən, -dē′-)
adj.
  1. Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours.
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