noun
- the branch of biology that studies the timing of biological processes and the internal clocks that regulate them
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Chronobiology research has revealed why we feel sleepy at certain times of day.
- Scientists in chronobiology study how our bodies respond to light and darkness.
- The field of chronobiology examines circadian rhythms in plants and animals.
- Chronobiology helps explain jet lag and shift work disorders.
- Medical chronobiology investigates the best times to take certain medications.
- Researchers use chronobiology to understand seasonal depression patterns.