Circadian (redirected from circadianly)

circadian /cir·ca·di·an/ (ser-ka´de-an) denoting a 24-hour period; see under rhythm.

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cir·ca·di·an (sr-kd-n, -kd-, sûrk-dn, -d-)

adj.

Relating to biological variations or rhythms with a cycle of about 24 hours.

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Circadian

Pertaining to biological rhythms occurring at approximately 24-hour intervals. Jet lag is caused by a disruption of the human body's circadian clock.

Mentioned in: Jet Lag

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circadian

denoting a period of about 24 hours.

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circadian clock

the daily rhythm of physiological activity as expressed by the Chinese circadian clock. This explains the flow of energy or Qi through the body, via the meridians, each meridian having two hours of maximum and two of minimum function in every day.

circadian rhythm

the regular recurrence of certain phenomena in cycles of approximately 24 hours, e.g. biological activities that occur at about the same time each day (or night) regardless of constant darkness or other conditions of illumination.