"zeitgeber" meaning in All languages combined

See zeitgeber on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈtsʌɪtɡeɪbə/ [UK], /ˈzʌɪtɡeɪbə/ [UK] Forms: zeitgebers [plural], zeitgeber [plural]
Etymology: From German Zeitgeber, from Zeit (“time”) + Geber (“giver”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Zeitgeber}} German Zeitgeber Head templates: {{en-noun|s|zeitgeber}} zeitgeber (plural zeitgebers or zeitgeber)
  1. (physiology) A rhythmically occurring cue given by the environment, such as a change in light or temperature, to reset the internal body clock. Categories (topical): Physiology
    Sense id: en-zeitgeber-en-noun-aw1rLX~U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

Inflected forms

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