Chronobiology

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃɑɹˈoʊnoʊˈˌbaɪoʊlədʒi/

Chronobiology (noun)

  1. The study of how living things’ internal timing affects sleep, hormones, and daily activities.

Examples

  • Chronobiology studies how the body clock controls daily rhythms.
  • The body clock science explains why sleep timing changes with light.