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Circadian Rhythm MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Circadian Rhythm
Tree Number(s)
G07.180.562.190
Unique ID
D002940
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002940
Annotation
drug administration based on circadian rhythm = DRUG CHRONOTHERAPY: do not coordinate with CIRCADIAN RHYTHM or DRUG ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE; jet lag: index JET LAG SYNDROME
Scope Note
The regular recurrence, in cycles of about 24 hours, of biological processes or activities, such as sensitivity to drugs or environmental and physiological stimuli.
Entry Term(s)
Diurnal Rhythm
Nycthemeral Rhythm
Nyctohemeral Rhythm
Twenty-Four Hour Rhythm
See Also
Biological Clocks
Chronotherapy
Circadian Clocks
Photoperiod
Public MeSH Note
66; DIURNAL RHYTHM was see under CIRCADIAN RHYTHM 1975-85
History Note
66(64); DIURNAL RHYTHM was see under CIRCADIAN RHYTHM 1975-85 (Prov 1969-74)
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/02/26
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Diurnal Rhythm Narrower
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