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词汇 circadian
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Definition of circadian in English:

circadian

adjective səːˈkeɪdɪənsərˈkeɪdiən
Physiology
  • (of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.

    〔生理〕(生物作用)昼夜的

    a circadian rhythm

    生理节奏。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Otherwise known as our circadian rhythm, our 24-hour body clock resets itself at sunrise and sunset each day.
    • While discussing the mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, it would be well worth mentioning their genetic basis.
    • Jet lag happens when the body's circadian rhythms are disrupted by changes in light.
    • Terry learned to eat in tune with his natural circadian rhythms.
    • In continuous light, circadian growth rhythms were detectable for up to 2 weeks.
    Synonyms
    daily, everyday, occurring each day, occurring every day, day-to-day

Origin

1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa 'about' + dies 'day'.

Rhymes

Acadian, Akkadian, Arcadian, Barbadian, Canadian, Grenadian, Hadean, Orcadian, Palladian, radian, steradian

Definition of circadian in US English:

circadian

adjectivesərˈkādēənsərˈkeɪdiən
Physiology
  • (of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.

    〔生理〕(生物作用)昼夜的

    a circadian rhythm

    生理节奏。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Otherwise known as our circadian rhythm, our 24-hour body clock resets itself at sunrise and sunset each day.
    • Terry learned to eat in tune with his natural circadian rhythms.
    • While discussing the mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, it would be well worth mentioning their genetic basis.
    • Jet lag happens when the body's circadian rhythms are disrupted by changes in light.
    • In continuous light, circadian growth rhythms were detectable for up to 2 weeks.
    Synonyms
    daily, everyday, occurring each day, occurring every day, day-to-day

Origin

1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa ‘about’ + dies ‘day’.

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