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Cortisol Awakening Response MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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Cortisol Awakening Response
Tree Number(s)
G07.192
Unique ID
D000099101
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099101
Scope Note
A physiological response to awakening. It is a discreet and distinct component of the CORTISOL circadian cycle, with characteristics unrelated to cortisol secretion throughout the rest of the day (Wilhelm et al., 2007; Fries et al., 2009).
Entry Term(s)
Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
Previous Indexing
Hydrocortisone (2003-2025)
Public MeSH Note
2026
History Note
2026
Date Introduced
2026/01/01
Last Updated
2026/01/01
Cortisol Awakening Response Preferred
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