Definition of Estrous cycle

1. Noun. (context: physiology) The repeating physiological changes that are influenced by hormones controlling reproduction in placental mammals other than human beings and greater apes. ¹

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Medical Definition of Estrous cycle

1. The series of physiologic uterine, ovarian, and other changes that occur in higher animals, consisting of proestrus, estrus, postestrus, and anestrus or diestrus. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Estrous Cycle

estrogen 2-hydroxylase
estrogen antagonist
estrogenemia
estrogenic
estrogenically
estrogenicity
estrogenism
estrogenlike
estrogens
estrone
estrone reductase
estrone unit
estrones
estros
estrous
estrous cycle (current term)
estrual
estrum
estrums
estrus detection
estrus synchronization
estruses
ests
estuarial
estuaries
estuarine
estuary
estuate

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