estrous cycle

noun

The repeating physiological changes that are influenced by hormones controlling reproduction in placental mammals other than human beings and greater apes.

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Meanings

nounestrous cycle (plural estrous cycles)

plural estrous cycles

  1. medicineThe repeating physiological changes that are influenced by hormones controlling reproduction in placental mammals other than human beings and greater apes.
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