adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by estrus (the recurring period of sexual receptivity in female mammals)
Usage: biology; zoology
Examples
- The estrous cycle in dogs typically lasts about three weeks.
- Female mammals exhibit behavioral changes during their estrous period.
- Researchers studied the estrous patterns of laboratory mice.
- Hormonal changes trigger the estrous phase in many species.
- Veterinarians monitor the estrous cycle to determine optimal breeding times.