Circadian Rhythm
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<timefyi-glossary slug="circadian-rhythm"></timefyi-glossary>Definition
The roughly 24-hour internal biological cycle that regulates sleep, wakefulness, and many physiological processes. Circadian rhythms are driven by light exposure and reset daily by environmental cues.