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estrous cycle
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estrous cycle [′es·trəs ‚sī·kəl]
(physiology)
The physiological changes that take place between periods of estrus in the female mammal.


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Estrogens are a group of steroid compounds, named for their importance in the oestrus cycle, functioning as the primary female sex hormone.
 
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