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Definition of Circadian
1. Adjective. Of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals. "Circadian rhythms"
Definition of Circadian
1. Adjective. (biology) of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of 24 hours; especially of a biological process ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Circadian
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Circadian
1. Relating to biologic variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours. Compare: infradian, ultradian. Origin: L. Circa, about, + dies, day (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Circadian
Literary usage of Circadian
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biological Rhythms: Implications for the Worker by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"This chapter summarizes the basic properties of circadian rhythms and addresses
the following ... What specific human functions display circadian rhythms? ..."
2. The Neuroscience of Mental Health: A Report on Neuroscience Research edited by Stephen H. Koslow (1997)
"circadian Rhythms circadian rhythms are adaptations to a pervasive, ... In mammals,
the principal adaptation of circadian function is the temporal ..."
3. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Donor PP intervals The results indicate a clear, circadian rhythmicity of denervated
donor human heart throughout the 72 hours of study. ..."
4. Strategy Development Workshop on Sleep Education: Summary Report edited by Barbara J. Fink, Susan T. Shero (1998)
"Homeostatic Regulation and the circadian Pacemaker Homeostatic regulation ...
The circadian pacemaker is the internal pacemaker in the brain that drives the ..."
5. Biological Effects of Power Line Fields Scientific Advisory Panels Final Report by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington, DC "Effects of Electromagnetic
Fields on Primate circadian Rhythms" Term: 7/1/82 - 6/30/85 Extension: ..."
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