"ultradian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} ultradian (not comparable)
  1. Cyclical with a periodicity significantly shorter than 24 hours, that is, more frequent than circadian. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: infradian Translations (Translations): ultradien (French)
    Sense id: en-ultradian-en-adj-VWzpMGkO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with French translations

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