circadian rhythms

language: pt

definitions

  1. Natural, internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological functions, repeating approximately every 24 hours and synchronized by external environmental cues such as light and temperature.
    pt: Ritmos biológicos de 24 horas
  2. A metaphorical or extended usage referring to any regular, predictable daily cycle or pattern in human behavior, organizational performance, or systemic operations.
    pt: Padrão cíclico diário regular

examples

  1. This behavior exposes users to blue light and stimulating content, which significantly disrupts circadian rhythms and degrades sleep quality.

    Este comportamento expõe os usuários à luz azul e ao conteúdo estimulante, o que perturba significativamente os ritmos circadianos e degrada a qualidade do sono.

  2. The company noticed that employee productivity follows predictable circadian rhythms, peaking in the late morning and dipping after lunch.

    A empresa notou que a produtividade dos funcionários segue ritmos circadianos previsíveis, atingindo o pico no final da manhã e diminuindo após o almoço.