chronesthesy

chronesthesy

The timing of the administration of a drug to reflect the circadian or other bioperiodic rhythm, which may affect the receptor number on a membrane, biomolecular conformation and rate-limiting steps in metabolic pathways.

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chronesthesy

Administration time of a drug based on the circadian or other bioperiodic rhythm, related to the rhythm in receptor number or conformation and rate-limiting steps in metabolic pathways. See Circadian rhythm.

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