Circadian clock

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of circadian rhythm.

    "Light at night may be interfering with the circadian clock in some way, perhaps by stopping the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps differentiate day from night."

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body clockoscillatortimer

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"Light at night may be interfering with the circadian clock in some way, perhaps by stopping the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps differentiate day from night."

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