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NALT Full

Preferred term

circadian rhythm

Type

Topic

Definition

The regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities, such as sensitivity to drugs or environmental and physiological stimuli.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

biological rhythms

Narrower concepts

ultradian rhythm

Related concepts

Synonyms

diurnal rhythm

In other languages

ritmo circadiano

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/17465

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