oes·trus ( s tr s)n. Variant of estrus. |
oestrus [ee-struss]
Noun
a regularly occurring period of fertility and sexual receptivity in the reproductive cycle of most female mammals, except humans; heat [Greek oistros gadfly, hence frenzy]
estrus, oestrus
the condition of being in rut or sexual arousal, applied particularly to the female. Also spelled estrum, oestrum. — estrous, oestrous, adj.
See also: Animalsthe condition of being in rut or sexual arousal, applied particularly to the female. Also called est rum, oestrum. — estrous, oestrous, adj.
See also: Sex
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  oestrus - applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activityphysical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
| 2. | Oestrus - type genus of the Oestridae: sheep botflies arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods |
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