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Cortisol Suppression Kinetics

Meaning

Cortisol suppression kinetics describes the time-dependent pattern and rate at which the body’s endogenous production and secretion of the stress hormone cortisol are diminished following a specific regulatory stimulus or intervention. In a clinical context, this often refers to the dynamic response observed in diagnostic tests, such as the Dexamethasone Suppression Test, or the physiological response to deep rest and stress mitigation. The rate of suppression is an indicator of HPA axis responsiveness and adrenal health.