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Term: Biological Clock

Description:

A biological clock refers to an internal mechanism that regulates various physiological and behavioral processes in living organisms, including humans. This innate timekeeping system controls important functions such as sleep-wake cycles, hormone production, metabolism, and other essential bodily processes.

Sense 1: Circadian Rhythm

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: Our biological clock helps us maintain a regular sleep pattern and wake up feeling refreshed.

Sense 2: Reproductive Clock

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: Women have a biological clock, and fertility tends to decline as they age.

Sense 3: Biological Clock Gene

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: Mutations in the biological clock gene can disrupt the circadian rhythm, leading to sleep disorders.

Sense 4: Biological Clock Tick

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: As I turn older, I feel the biological clock tick and realize the importance of making the most of my time.

Sense 5: Biological Clock in Plants

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: The biological clock in plants determines when they bloom or shed leaves based on environmental cues.

Sense 6: Biological Clock Theory

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: The biological clock theory suggests that aging is linked to the natural deterioration of our internal timekeeping system.

Sense 7: Biological Clock Experiment

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: The scientists conducted a biological clock experiment to study the effects of light exposure on the sleep-wake cycle.

Sense 8: Biological Clock Reset

Part of Speech: Verb

Example Sentence: Traveling across time zones can disrupt our biological clock, but it can be reset by gradually adjusting to the new schedule.

Sense 9: Biological Clock Disorders

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: Certain individuals suffer from biological clock disorders like delayed sleep phase syndrome, where their internal clock is misaligned with the regular day-night cycle.

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