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Endocrine Rhythm

Meaning

The predictable, cyclical pattern of synthesis, secretion, and clearance of hormones throughout the day, week, or longer cycles, critical for maintaining physiological synchrony. Disruption of these rhythms, such as the diurnal cortisol curve, directly correlates with metabolic and mood disturbances. Understanding these patterns is central to optimizing timing for diagnostic sampling and therapeutic administration.