"estrous cycle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: estrous cycles [plural]
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  1. (physiology) The repeating physiological changes that are influenced by hormones controlling reproduction in placental mammals other than human beings and greater apes. Wikipedia link: estrous cycle Categories (topical): Physiology Related terms: follicular phase, menstrual cycle
    Sense id: en-estrous_cycle-en-noun-hqvxhWIa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

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