Chronotype

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noun A genetically programmed internal timing device that regulates various physiological processes in an organism

  • The biological clock regulates our sleep-wake cycle based on the natural circadian rhythm.
  • I always wake up early because my biological clock is set that way.
  • My biological clock is totally messed up from staying up late every night.
  • As I get older, my biological clock seems to be ticking louder and louder.