circadian
/səːˈkeɪdɪən
/adjective Physiology
(Of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations: a circadian rhythm...
- In continuous light, circadian growth rhythms were detectable for up to 2 weeks.
- While discussing the mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, it would be well worth mentioning their genetic basis.
- Terry learned to eat in tune with his natural circadian rhythms.
Origin
1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa 'about' + dies 'day'.
Rhymes
- state socialist
- state space
- statesperson
- states' righter
- states' rights
- States' Rights Democratic Party
- stateswoman
- state system
- state tenant
- state terrorism
- state trial
- state trooper
- state university
- state variable
- state vector
- state visit
- statewide
- statewise
- state worship
- stathmograph
- stathmokinesis
- stathmokinetic
- static
- -static
- statical