Circadian rhythms Health Dictionary

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Circadian Rhythms: From 1 Different Sources

Any biological pattern based on a cycle approximately 24 hours long, also called a diurnal rhythm.

(See also biorhythms.)

Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association

Diurnal Rhythms

A biological pattern based on a daily cycle; also called circadian rhythms. (See also biorhythms.)... diurnal rhythms

Circadian

adj. denoting a biological rhythm or cycle of approximately 24 hours. Compare nyctohemeral; ultradian.... circadian

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