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chronobiology Definition

chrono·bi·ol·ogy (krän′ō bī äl′ə jē, krän′ə bī-)

noun

the study of biological activity in relation to time, as in various cycles and rhythms

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chronobiology Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • clinical: Smolensky, M.H. , and Reinberg, A. ( 1990 ) Clinical chronobiology: relevance and applications to the practice of occupational medicine.
  • human: Research in the Group is focussed on molecular and human chronobiology investigating the causes, consequences and treatment of circadian rhythm disorders.