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biologic rhythm

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biologic rhythm
Etymology: Gk, bios, life, logos, science, rhythmos
the periodic recurrence of a biologic phenomenon, such as the respiratory cycle, the sleep cycle, or the menstrual cycle. Also called biorhythm.


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As an example of coverage, among the 16 chapters on neuroendrocrinology and pituitary disease are chapters on the development of the pituitary, prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, endocrine and other biologic rhythms, Cushing's syndrome, and the basic physiology and clinical implications of the pineal gland.
An understanding of the biologic rhythms that are associated with disruptive sleep gives psychiatrists additional perspectives on occupational problems.
 
 
 
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