Estrus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Estrus is a noun meaning (American spelling) Alternative spelling of oestrus.
Meaning
(American spelling) Alternative spelling of oestrus.
Example Sentences
Bovine cervical mucus is more suitable for precise chemical and physical studies because much larger quantities can be obtained—as much as 150 ml may often be harvested from a single cow during estrus.
Word Forms
- estruses
Synonyms for estrus
Depending on context, synonyms include heat, rut, oestrus.
Antonyms for estrus
Common opposites include anoestrus, anestrum, anoestrum, anestrus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rut, oestrus, heat, rutting, estrous, oestrous.
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