metœstrus

A form of metestrus — A phase of the oestrus cycle where the signs of oestrogen stimulation subside, the corpus luteum starts to form, and the uterine lining begins to secrete small amounts of progesterone.

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Meanings

nounmetœstrus (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableObsolete form of metestrus.

    In the indefinite period of metœstrus, all the reproductive organs return to a state of rest.

    1913, Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society, page 567
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