Circadian Rhythms

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.

noun A person who practices chronotherapy, a form of therapy that involves adjusting a person's biological clock to treat various conditions

• The chronotherapist specializes in treating sleep disorders by adjusting patients' sleep-wake cycles.
• My friend's mom is a chronotherapist who helps people fix their sleeping patterns.
• I heard that chronotherapist dude can work wonders for your messed up sleep schedule.
• In a way, a chronotherapist is like a timekeeper for your body's natural rhythms.

noun a type of therapy that involves the administration of medication at specific times of day to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects

• Chronotherapy is a treatment method that involves administering medication at specific times of day to maximize effectiveness.
• I heard that chronotherapy is used to treat certain conditions by taking medication at certain times of the day.
• Have you tried that chronotherapy thing? It's supposed to help with sleep disorders.
• Just like how chronotherapy adjusts medication timing for better results, sometimes we need to adjust our approach to achieve success.

noun a feeling of fatigue and disorientation experienced by some people when their sleep patterns are disrupted due to social activities or obligations

• Social jet-lag occurs when an individual's sleep patterns are disrupted due to social activities or commitments.
• I always feel so tired on Monday mornings because of my social jet-lag from staying out late on the weekends.
• Dude, I've got major social jet-lag from partying all night last night.
• Her constant need to please others caused a form of social jet-lag in her personal life, leaving her feeling drained and disconnected.