regularity in tempo, cyclic occurrence, etc.; rhythmic quality
rhythmicity in American English
(rɪðˈmɪsɪti)
noun
the state or quality of being rhythmical
Word origin
[1900–05; rhythmic + -ity]This word is first recorded in the period 1900–05. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: burnout, decompression, elder statesman, geopolitics, hormone-ity is a suffix used to form abstract nouns expressing state or condition. Other wordsthat use the affix -ity include: Latinity, civility, jollity
Examples of 'rhythmicity' in a sentence
rhythmicity
Resultant dilated cardiomyopathy results in a fibrillating heart with poor rhythmicity.
Simina Bogatan, Duygu Cevik, Valentin Demidov, Jessica Vanderploeg, Abdullah Panchbhaya,Alex Vitkin, J. Roger Jacobs 2015, 'Talin Is Required Continuously for Cardiomyocyte Remodeling during Heart Growth inDrosophila', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0131238. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The microbiome has circadian rhythmicity and helps the host circadian clock function.
Yu Tahara, Mayu Yamazaki, Haruna Sukigara, Hiroaki Motohashi, Hiroyuki Sasaki, HirokiMiyakawa, Atsushi Haraguchi, Yuko Ikeda, Shinji Fukuda, Shigenobu Shibata 2018, 'Gut Microbiota-Derived Short Chain Fatty Acids Induce Circadian Clock Entrainmentin Mouse Peripheral Tissue', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-018-19836-7. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Here, we sought to quantitatively measure delta rhythmicity and evaluate its fidelity as a biomarker.
Michael S. Sidorov, Gina M. Deck, Marjan Dolatshahi, Ronald L. Thibert, Lynne M. Bird,Catherine J. Chu, Benjamin D. Philpot 2017, 'Delta rhythmicity is a reliable EEG biomarker in Angelman syndrome: a parallel mouseand human analysis', Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disordershttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s11689-017-9195-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Melatonin, a naturally occurring nocturnal hormone, has the potential to stabilize disrupted circadian rhythmicity.
Lone Baandrup, Ole Bernt Fasmer, Birte Yding Glenthøj, Poul Jørgen Jennum 2016, 'Circadian rest-activity rhythms during benzodiazepine tapering covered by melatoninversus placebo add-on: data derived from a randomized clinical trial', BMC Psychiatryhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-016-1062-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Therefore, these circadian clock components regulate the rhythmicity and amount of locomotor behavior.
Jun Hirayama, Yikelamu Alifu, Rin Hamabe, Sho Yamaguchi, Jun Tomita, Yusuke Maruyama,Yoichi Asaoka, Ken-ichi Nakahama, Teruya Tamaru, Ken Takamatsu, Nobuhiko Takamatsu,Atsuhiko Hattori, Sachiko Nishina, Noriyuki Azuma, Atsuo Kawahara, Kazuhiko Kume,Hiroshi Nishina 2019, 'The clock components Period2, Cryptochrome1a, and Cryptochrome2a function in establishinglight-dependent behavioral rhythms and/or total activity levels in zebrafish', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-018-37879-8. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We next examined the effect of exercise training on the circadian rhythmicity of insulin sensitivity.
Astrid L. Basse, Emilie Dalbram, Louise Larsson, Zach Gerhart-Hines, Zach Gerhart-Hines,Juleen R. Zierath, Juleen R. Zierath, Jonas T. Treebak 2018, 'Skeletal Muscle Insulin Sensitivity Show Circadian Rhythmicity Which Is Independentof Exercise Training Status', Frontiers in Physiologyhttps://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2018.01198/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Altered circadian rhythmicity and locomotor activity were observed in transgenic animals.
Giuseppe Manfré, Giuseppe Manfré, Giuseppe Manfré, Erik K. H. Clemensson, Erik K.H. Clemensson, Elisavet I. Kyriakou, Elisavet I. Kyriakou, Elisavet I. Kyriakou, LauraE. Clemensson, Laura E. Clemensson, Johanneke E. van der Harst, Johanneke E. van derHarst, Judith R. Homberg, Huu Phuc Nguyen, Huu Phuc Nguyen 2017, 'The BACHD Rat Model of Huntington Disease Shows Specific Deficits in a Test Batteryof Motor Function', Frontiers in Behavioral Neurosciencehttp://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnbeh.2017.00218/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Circadian rhythmicity and melatonin secretion influence many functions in mammals, including the immune system function.
V. Cernysiov, M. Mauricas, I. Girkontaite 2011, 'Leucocyte Infiltration in Lymphoid Organs and Peritoneal Cavity upon Immunization:Dependence on Circadian Rhythmicity and Melatonin 24-H Profile', European Journal of Inflammationhttps://doi.org/10.1177/1721727X1100900302. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In dromedary camels, daily rhythmicity has been documented only for melatonin secretion and body temperature.
Lydiane Aubè, Meriem Fatnassi, Davide Monaco, Touhami Khorchani, Giovanni MicheleLacalandra, Mohamed Hammadi, Barbara Padalino 2017, 'Daily rhythms of behavioral and hormonal patterns in male dromedary camels housedin boxes', PeerJhttps://peerj.com/articles/3074.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Differences were also observed in terms of moonlight rhythmicity and neap-spring tidal cycle rhythmicity.
Laura Payton, Mohamedou Sow, Jean-Charles Massabuau, Pierre Ciret, Damien Tran 2017, 'How annual course of photoperiod shapes seasonal behavior of diploid and triploidoysters, Crassostrea gigas.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5636115?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)