body clock
noun
Definition of body clock
: the internal mechanisms that schedule periodic bodily functions and activities —usually not used technically
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Examples of body clock in a Sentence
It takes a while for my body clock to get adjusted when I fly from New York to London.
First Known Use of body clock
1916
BODY CLOCK Defined for English Language Learners
body clock
noun
Definition of body clock for English Language Learners
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: a system in the body that controls when you need to sleep, eat, etc.
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body clock
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noun
\-ˈkläk\
Medical Definition of body clock
: the internal mechanisms that schedule bodily functions and activities—not usually used technically
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