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zeitgeber

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zeitgeber /ˈzʌɪtɡeɪbə /
noun Physiology a rhythmically occurring natural phenomenon which acts as a cue in the regulation of the body's circadian rhythms.
– ORIGIN 1950s: from German Zeitgeber, from Zeit time + Geber giver.
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