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First coined 1960, from bio- +‎ rhythm

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• (米国発音) IPA: /ˈbaɪ.oʊˌɹɪð.əm/

名詞

biorhythm (plural biorhythms)

1. (biology) Any cyclic biological or physiological pattern or activity.

   Hyponyms: heart rhythm, heartbeat, circadian rhythm, menstrual cycle

2. (pseudoscience) Any of three sinusoidal graphs, normally plotted by a computer, containing a person's birthdate as an origin, that are claimed to provide meaningful information about emotional levels, physical energy levels, and mental or psychic sensitivity.
   • 1977 February 5, “Personal advertisement”, in Gay Community News, volume 4, number 32, page 14:

     Gay Biorhythms. Be Sure, Be Safe. Biorhythms charted for 1 year. Graphs or calendar. For more information write GCN Box 706.

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