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estrous

/ɛˈstruːs/ noun · British & US
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What does estrous mean?

noun

A state of sexual receptivity in female mammals, especially those that are polyestrous, characterized by behavioral and physiological changes that prepare the female for mating and potential pregnancy.

Example

"The biologist studied the estrous cycle of the female primate to understand its reproductive patterns."

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