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biorhythm

noun bio·rhythm \ ˈbī-ō-ˌri-t͟həm \

Definition of biorhythm

: an innately determined rhythmic biological process or function (such as sleep behavior); also : the internal mechanism that determines such a process or function
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biorhythmic

play \-ˈrit͟h-mik\ adjective

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First Known Use of biorhythm

1913

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BIORHYTHM Defined for English Language Learners

biorhythm

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Definition of biorhythm for English Language Learners

  • : a natural, repeated pattern of changes that occur in the body and that affect the way a person feels

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biorhythm

noun bio·rhythm \ ˈbī-ō-ˌrit͟h-əm \

medical Definition of biorhythm

: an innately determined rhythmic biological process or function (as sleep behavior); also : an innate rhythmic determiner of such a process or function
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biorhythmic

play \ˌbī-ō-ˈrit͟h-mik\ adjective
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biorhythmicity

play \-rit͟h-ˈmis-ət-ē\ noun, plural biorhythmicities

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