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estrus [es´trus] the recurrent, restricted period of sexual receptivity in female mammals other than human females, marked by intense sexual urge. See also cycle" >estrous cycle. Called also estruation, estrum, and heat. adj., adj es´trual, es´trous.es·trus (es'trŭs) That portion or phase of the sexual cycle of female animals characterized by willingness to permit coitus; readily detectable behavioral and other signs are exhibited by animals during this period. Synonym(s): estruation, heat (2) , oestrus. [G. oistros, mad desire]estruation (ĕs″troo-ā′shŭn) The sexually fertile period in female mammals. In lay terminology, the period of heat. |