Circadian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈkeɪ.dɪ.ən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Circadian is an adjective meaning (biology) Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of approximately 24 hours; especially of a biological process.
Meaning
(biology) Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of approximately 24 hours; especially of a biological process.
Example Sentences
The most obvious circadian rhythm is the daily cycle of sleep and activity.
The circadian clock is involved in the regulation of the diurnal sleep-wake cycle, […].
To summarize, the circadian system, particularly the SCN, controls the circadian pattern of melatonin release in mammals.
Circadian clocks developed early in evolution in single-celled organisms, before the animal and plant kingdom split from one another. The original clocks probably functioned to protect the cells from damage induced by high UV radiation.
Synonyms for circadian
Depending on context, synonyms include hemeral, nyctohemeral, diurnal, quotidian, daily, nychthemeral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cyclic, cyclical, biological, organic, quotidian, daily.
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