cir·ca·di·an (s r-k  d -n, -k d-, sûr k-d n, -d-)adj. Biology Relating to or exhibiting approximately 24-hour periodicity. [Latin circ , around; see circa + Latin dis, day; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots.]cir·ca di·an·ly adv. |
circadian [sɜːˈkeɪdɪən]
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to biological processes that occur regularly at about 24-hour intervals, even in the absence of periodicity in the environment See also biological clock
[from Latin circa about + diēs day]
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| Adj. | 1. | circadian - of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; "circadian rhythms" |
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