Circadian: meaning, definitions and examples

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circadian

 

[ sษœหrหˆkeษช.di.ษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

biological rhythms

Circadian refers to processes that have a cycle of approximately 24 hours. It is commonly used in relation to biological rhythms, such as the sleep-wake cycle, which can influence various physiological functions, hormonal levels, and behaviors.

Synonyms

24-hour, daily, diurnal

Examples of usage

  • Circadian rhythms affect sleep patterns.
  • The bodyโ€™s circadian clock regulates hormone release.
  • Changes in light can disrupt circadian cycles.

Translations

Translations of the word "circadian" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น circadiano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ circadian

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zirkadian

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sirkadian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธั€ะบะฐะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cyrkadian

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใ‚ซใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚ขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท circadien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ circadiano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sirkadiyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ์นด๋””์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cirkadiรกnnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cirkadiรกnny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜ผๅคœ่Š‚ๅพ‹็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cirkadian

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆgursveifla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั†ะธั€ะบะฐะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sirkadiyษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ circadiano

Etymology

The term 'circadian' is derived from the Latin phrase 'circa diem,' which translates to 'around a day.' The use of 'circadian' dates back to the late 1950s when scientists began studying biological rhythms that cycle roughly every 24 hours. The concept gained prominence with advances in chronobiology, a field dedicated to understanding the effects of time on living organisms. Researchers discovered that these rhythms are regulated by an internal biological clock located in the brain, which responds to environmental cues like light and temperature. Over time, the understanding of circadian rhythms expanded, linking them not only to sleep patterns but also to various health impacts, including metabolic processes, psychological states, and even learning ability. Today, the study of circadian rhythms is integral in fields such as medicine, psychology, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,412, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.