biorhythm
[/ˈbaɪoʊˌrɪðəm/]
nounmasculinepl: biorhythms
biorritmo
1. a recurring cycle in the physiology or behavior of a living organism, especially a daily cycle such as sleeping and waking
The athlete's biorhythm affects her performance during competitions.
O biorritmo do atleta afeta seu desempenho durante as competições.
2. a periodic fluctuation in one's physical, emotional, or intellectual state that is believed to affect one's capabilities and mood
He believed his biorhythm was low that day, which explained his lack of motivation.
Ele acreditava que seu biorritmo estava baixo naquele dia, o que explicava sua falta de motivação.
3. a cyclical variation in biological activity or consciousness
Jet lag disrupts your natural biorhythm when traveling across time zones.
O jet lag desorganiza seu biorritmo natural ao viajar através de fusos horários.
The concept of biorhythm gained popularity in the 1970s and remains influential in both American and Brazilian wellness culture, though scientific evidence for biorhythm theory as originally proposed is limited. It is commonly referenced in discussions of sleep health, athletic performance, and work productivity in both countries.
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