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circadian rhythm  

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  • Circadian rhythms refer to regular or rhythmic variations in biological and behavioral measures approximately (“circa”) on a 24-hour or daily (“dian”) timing basis. Virtually all biological and behavioral measures taken over time show circadian rhythms. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Circadian Rhythm]

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