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circadian

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cir·ca·di·an  (sr-kd-n, -kd-, sûrk-dn, -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·cadi·an·ly adv.
circadian [sɜːˈkeɪdɪən]
adj
(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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.circadian - of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals; "circadian rhythms"
Translations
circadian [səˈkeɪdɪən] ADJ → circadiano
circadian cycle → ciclo m circadiano
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