circadian clock

noun

circadian clock

noun

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.2025 December 9, Veronique Greenwood, “Your Bedroom Probably Isn't Dark Enough”, in TIME:

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