单词 | estrous cycle |
释义 | estrous cyclenouna series of physiological changes in sexual and other organs in female mammals, extending from one period of heat to the next, accompanied by behavioral changes indicating interest in mating. Origin of estrous cycleFirst recorded in 1895–1900 Words nearby estrous cycleestrogenic, estrogen replacement therapy, estrone, estropipate, estrous, estrous cycle, estrus, estuarine, estuary, Estuary English, esu Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Medical definitions for estrous cycleestrous cycle n.The recurrent set of physiological and behavioral changes that take place from one period of estrus to another. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for estrous cycleestrous cycle [ ĕs′trəs ] The series of changes that occur in the female of most mammals from one period of estrus to another. The estrous cycle usually takes place during the period known as the breeding season, which ensures that young are born at a time when the chance of survival is greatest. The length of the cycle varies from species to species. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. |
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