ultradian

(noun)

A recurrent period or cycle repeated throughout a 24-hour circadian day.

Related Terms

  • utricle
  • saccule
  • circadian
  • bipolar cell
  • modality
  • thermoreception
  • mechanoreception

Examples of ultradian in the following topics:

  • Sensory Modalities

    • One particular component, the suprachiasmatic nucleus, is responsible for the circadian (daily) rhythm, while other cell clusters appear capable of shorter-range (ultradian) timekeeping.
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