Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
biological-clock
Noun
/baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl klɒk/
Definition
A biological clock is an internal mechanism in living organisms that regulates various physiological processes in accordance with environmental changes, often influencing cycles such as sleep-wake and reproductive patterns.
Examples
- Many animals rely on their biological clock to determine when to migrate.
- Sleep disorders can often be traced back to disruptions in the biological clock.
- Researchers study how light exposure can affect the body’s biological clock.
Meaning
It refers to the innate timing devices within organisms that manage physical functions and behaviors over a 24-hour cycle or seasonal rhythms.
Synonyms
- Internal clock
- Circadian rhythm
- Biological rhythm
