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chronobiology

/ˌkrɒnoʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does chronobiology mean?

noun

The study of the internal biological processes that occur in living organisms in response to the 24-hour day-night cycle, also known as the circadian rhythm.

Example

"The researcher specialized in chronobiology and its effects on human sleep patterns."

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