What does estrous mean?
Definitions for estrous
ˈɛs trəses·trous
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Princeton's WordNet
estrousadjective
(of lower mammals) showing or in a state of estrus; in heat
"the estrous state"; "the estrous cycle"
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estrousadjective
Of, pertaining to, or in a state of estrus
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estrous
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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Estrous refers to the recurring period in female mammals (with the exception of higher primates such as humans), during which they are in heat and receptive to mating due to changes in hormonal levels that prompt ovulation. This cycle includes different physiological and behavioral changes that prepare the animal for reproduction.
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oestrus
œstrus
ousters
sourest
souters
toruses
tousers
tussore
sestuor
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of estrous in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of estrous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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