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单词 circadian
释义

circadian

[ sur-key-dee-uhn, -kad-ee-, sur-kuh-dee-uhn ]
/ sɜrˈkeɪ di ən, -ˈkæd i-, ˌsɜr kəˈdi ən /
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adjective

noting or pertaining to rhythmic biological cycles recurring at approximately 24-hour intervals.

Origin of circadian

1955–60; <Latin circā about + di(ēs) day + -an

Words nearby circadian

Ciprodex, ciprofloxacin, cir., circ, circa, circadian, circadian rhythm, circannual, Circassia, Circassian, Circassian walnut
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Example sentences from the Web for circadian

  • Bright light is what keeps our circadian rhythms in good order.

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  • Lighting signals your body's circadian rhythm and can have a strong effect on your mood.

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  • “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.

    Can’t Sleep? Your Guide to a Better Night’s Rest|DailyBurn|January 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

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 environmentSee also biological clock

Word Origin for circadian

C20: from Latin circa about + diēs day
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for circadian

circadian
[ sər-kādē-ən, -kădē-, sûr′kə-dīən, -dē- ]

adj.

Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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