biorhythm
English
editEtymology
editFirst coined 1960, from bio- + rhythm
Pronunciation
edit- (US) IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌɹɪð.əm/
Audio (General American): (file)
Noun
editbiorhythm (plural biorhythms)
- (biology) Any cyclic biological or physiological pattern or activity.
- (pseudoscience) Any of three sinusoidal graphs, normally plotted by computer, having a person's birthdate as origin, that are claimed to give meaningful information about emotional levels, physical energy levels, and mental/psychic sensitivity.
Derived terms
editTranslations
editbiological pattern
pseudoscience