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SCN Synchronization

Meaning

The clinical process of aligning the body’s internal biological clock, governed by the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) in the hypothalamus, with the external environmental cues, particularly the light-dark cycle. Proper SCN Synchronization is crucial for regulating the circadian rhythm, which in turn dictates the optimal timing for hormone secretion, sleep-wake cycles, metabolic processes, and overall systemic homeostasis. Dyssynchrony leads to metabolic and endocrine dysfunction.