What does oestrus mean?

Definitions for oestrus
ˈɛs trəs, ˈi strəsoestrus

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. estrus, oestrus, heat, rutnoun

    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

  2. Oestrus, genus Oestrusnoun

    type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies

GCIDE

  1. oestrusnoun

    Specifically: (Physiol.) The periodical sexual impulse of animals; the period during which female animals are most receptive to males; heat; rut.

Wiktionary

  1. oestrusnoun

    A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.

  2. oestrusnoun

    A bite or sting.

  3. oestrusnoun

    A passion or frenzy.

  4. oestrusnoun

    A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.

  5. Etymology: From the oestrus, from the.

Wikipedia

  1. oestrus

    The estrous cycle (from Latin oestrus 'frenzy', originally from Ancient Greek οἶστρος (oîstros) 'gadfly') is the set of recurring physiological changes that are induced by reproductive hormones in most mammalian therian females. Estrous cycles start after sexual maturity in females and are interrupted by anestrous phases, otherwise known as "rest" phases, or by pregnancies. Typically, estrous cycles repeat until death. These cycles are widely variable in duration and frequency depending on the species. Some animals may display bloody vaginal discharge, often mistaken for menstruation. Many mammals used in commercial agriculture, such as cattle and sheep, may have their estrous cycles artificially controlled with hormonal medications for optimum productivity. The male equivalent, seen primarily in ruminants, is called rut.

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  1. oestrus

    Oestrus is the period in the reproductive cycle of female mammals, often referred to as the 'heat cycle,' characterized by physiological and behavioral changes that prepare the body for mating and fertilization. During this time, the female is receptive to males and capable of conceiving. The duration and frequency of oestrus cycles vary among different species.

Wikidata

  1. Oestrus

    Oestrus is a genus of bot flies, from the family Oestridae The genus includes the sheep bot fly that is a major pest in the Australian sheep industry. There are approximately 34 species in the genus.

Anagrams for oestrus »

  1. estrous

  2. ousters

  3. sourest

  4. souters

  5. toruses

  6. tousers

  7. tussore

  8. sestuor

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oestrus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oestrus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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