circadian
[ sur-key-dee-uh n, -kad-ee-, sur-kuh-dee-uh n ]
/ sɜrˈkeɪ di ən, -ˈkæd i-, ˌsɜr kəˈdi ən /
adjective
noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.
Origin of circadian
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Example sentences from the Web for circadian
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.
British Dictionary definitions for circadian
circadian
/ (sɜːˈkeɪdɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to biological processes that occur regularly at about 24-hour intervals, even in the absence of periodicity in the environment
See also biological clock
Word Origin for circadian
C20: from Latin
circa about +
diēs day
Medical definitions for circadian
circadian
[ sər-kā′dē-ən, -kăd′ē-, sûr′kə-dī′ən, -dē′- ]
adj.
Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours.