chronobiology

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Definition of chronobiology in English English dictionary

The study of the effects of time on biological systems, especially the effects of periodicity

the study of the timing of biological events, especially those that are repetitive or occur in cycles

Chronobiology is the aspect of biology concerned with the timing of biological events, especially repetitive or cyclic phenomena in individual organisms

The interaction of time and biology in the regulation of human behavior

the scientific study of biological rhythms and timing mechanisms, sleep-wake cycles, heart rate, hibernation cycles, and body temperature

Hyphenation

chron·o·bi·o·lo·gy

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek χρόνος (chrónos) "time" and biology.