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diurnal rhythm

diurnal rhythm Diurnal rhythm is the pattern of change in a biological measure across the day and night.

Diurnal rhythm is the pattern of change in a biological measure across the day and night. In this packet, it refers to daily timing and level changes in melatonin secretion, such as when the peak occurs and how levels differ between nighttime and daytime.