 oestrus |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology) applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity | |
| Synonyms: | heat rut estrus | |
| Related terms: | anestrus physiological_state rut | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies | |
| Synonyms: | genus_Oestrus | |
| Related terms: | arthropod_genus Oestridae sheep_botfly | |
| Similar spelling: |
oestrone oestriol oestrogen Oestridae Oestreich |
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