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biological clock: see rhythm, biological rhythm, biological, cyclic pattern of physiological changes or changes in activity in living organisms, most often synchronized with daily, monthly, or annual cyclical changes in the environment. ..... Click the link for more information. . biological clock 1. an inherent periodicity in the physiological processes of living organisms that is not dependent on the periodicity of external factors 2. the hypothetical mechanism responsible for this periodicity biological clock [¦bī·ə¦läj·ə·kəl ′kläk] (physiology) Any physiologic factor that functions in regulating body rhythms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A lot of guys have a biological clock," Scioscia said. Kelton was unable to bear children for medical reasons, and therefore was not under pressure from a biological clock, yet she was searching for the right man to share her life with--most of Don't Use My Sweater Like A Towel recounts the men that she dated, all of whom eventually proved unsuitable for a long-term relationship with her, but many of whom remained good friends after the sex ended. Tokyo, Japan, Aug 23, 2006 - (JCN) - Tohoku University in collaboration with Vanderbilt University annouonced on August 22 the results of a study on how the effect of light environment can disrupt the brain activities of infants and is found to be the cause of the unusual biological clock, sleep-wake cycle in their developmental process. |
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