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Meaning of "oestrous" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF OESTROUS

ˈiːstrəs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OESTROUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Oestrous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES OESTROUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Estrous cycle

The estrous cycle comprises the recurring physiologic changes that are induced by reproductive hormones in most mammalian therian females. Estrous cycles start after sexual maturity in females and are interrupted by anestrous phases or pregnancies. Typically, estrous cycles continue until death. Some animals may display bloody vaginal discharge, often mistaken for menstruation, also called a "period".

Definition of oestrous in the English dictionary

The definition of oestrous in the dictionary is relatinɡ to the regularly occurring period of sexual receptivity in most female mammals, except humans, during which ovulation occurs and copulation can take place.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OESTROUS

ambidextrous · anestrous · anestrus · anoestrous · anoestrus · dexterous · dextrous · diestrus · dioestrus · disastrous · estrous · estrus · headmistress · lustrous · metoestrous · metoestrus · monestrous · monstrous · oestrus · pro-oestrus

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OESTROUS

oenothera · Oerlikon · oersted · oesophageal · oesophagi · oesophagitis · oesophagoscope · oesophagoscopy · oesophagus · oestradiol · oestral · oestrin · oestriol · oestrogen · oestrogenic · oestrogenically · oestrone · oestrous cycle · oestrus · oeuvre

WORDS THAT END LIKE OESTROUS

barratrous · bibliolatrous · colostrous · dangerous · dartrous · elytrous · goitrous · goustrous · hagiolatrous · heliolatrous · ichthyolatrous · iconolatrous · idolatrous · impostrous · litholatrous · Mariolatrous · monolatrous · nitrous · ophiolatrous · petrous · zoolatrous

Synonyms and antonyms of oestrous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «oestrous» into 25 languages

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The translations of oestrous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «oestrous» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

发情
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

estral
570 millions of speakers
en

English

oestrous
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

oestrous
380 millions of speakers
ar

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الشبق
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

течки
278 millions of speakers
pt

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estral
270 millions of speakers
bn

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oestrous
260 millions of speakers
fr

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oestrus
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Oestrous
190 millions of speakers
de

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Brunst
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

発情
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

발정
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Oestrous
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

động dục
80 millions of speakers
ta

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சினைப்பருவ
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

नाकपुत्र
75 millions of speakers
tr

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kızgınlık
70 millions of speakers
it

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estrale
65 millions of speakers
pl

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rujowego
50 millions of speakers
uk

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тічки
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

estrogenic
30 millions of speakers
el

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οίστρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

estrus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brunst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

østrogen
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OESTROUS»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about oestrous

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OESTROUS»

Discover the use of oestrous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to oestrous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management
Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding Anoestrus i <— Lactation —> 0 Oestrous Normal Cycles Anoestrus. 3.1. Introduction The mare is naturally a seasonal breeder, showing sexual activity only during the spring, summer and autumn ...
Mina C. G. Davies Morel, 2008
2
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
1976 showed some evidence of positive kurtosis (observations tending to cluster around the mean). There was no relationship between the length of the oestrous cycle and the probability of conception at the following expression of oestrus, ...
3
Essential AS Biology
The menstrual cycle (unit 5.1 1 ) in humans is an example of an oestrous cycle. As the breeding of domesticated animals, for meat, milk or other products, is affected by their oestrous cycles, control of these can bring increased yields.
A. G. Toole, Glenn Toole, S. M. Toole, 2002
4
Goat Meat Production and Quality
Mean length (days) of the oestrous cycle for some breeds of meat-producing goats. Breed Country cycle (days) Specific information Reference Boer South Africa 20.7 i 0.7 Greyling (2000) Creole Argentina 21.7 i 0.7 Regular cycles only Rivera ...
Osman Mahgoub, Isam T. Kadim, Edward Cottington Webb, 2012
5
Biological Actions of Sex Hormones
Among experiments done to elucidate the gonadotrophic potency of the pituitary at different stages of the oestrous cycle are the following. Smith & Engle (1929) transplanted the anterior pituitaries taken from female guinea-pigs at different ...
Harold Burrows, 2013
6
Homosexual Behaviour in Animals: An Evolutionary Perspective
Data collection and analysis Focal animal observations of oestrous females were conducted during the 1993 mating season from 20 January to 31 March (Figure 7.3). Each morning during the 1993 mating season, I monitored the oestrous ...
Volker Sommer, Paul L. Vasey, 2006
7
Laboratory Production of Cattle Embryos
Oestrus and the Oestrous Cycle The development of effective embryo production and transfer procedures in cattle demands accurate information on all aspects of follicular development in the live animal as well as a thorough understanding of ...
Ian Gordon, 2003
8
The Pituitary Gland: Anterior pituitary
They base their argument on several observations of which the following are especially pertinent : (l) Injection of progesterone into constant oestrous rats may establish normal cyclical activity and ovulation which may persist after the ...
Geoffrey Wingfield Harris, Bernard T. Donovan, 1966
9
Food Losses Due to Non-infectious and Production Diseases in ...
the single most important factor that influences reproductive performance is probably accurate detection of oestrous. In developing countries this situation is usually aggravated as farmers, in many instances, do not allocate the time and ...
‎1993
10
Australian Mammal Society
The rate of embryonic growth leading up to the birth of larger young appears remarkably constant in the Macropodinae, but may show variations within the Potoroinae that are associated with the variations in gestation and oestrous ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OESTROUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term oestrous is used in the context of the following news items.
1
D5 causes cancer in rats but 'not relevant' to humans
But the increase in occurrence, when exposed to D5, is probably due to a change in the animals' oestrous cycles. A second paper by James ... «Chemical Watch, Jul 15»
2
Females Have the Last Say in Mating Among Elephants
“The oestrous cycle of a female elephant is approximately 16 weeks, which means that if her egg is not fertilised within a day or two of ovulation ... «The New Indian Express, May 15»
3
Empty cow rates rising in Waikato
... got to come from something else - usually it comes out of body condition or oestrous expression. A combination of these factors played a part. «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 15»
4
Male Dolphins Form Complex Alliances When Aiming To Control …
"We discovered that males in pairs and trios cooperate to sequester and control the movement of ('herd') single oestrous females for periods ... «NPR, Apr 15»
5
Nature's Way Versus Embryo Transfers
It is not yet visible to the naked eye so it is identified under a microscope and is transferred into a recipient mare whose oestrous cycle is similar ... «POLO+10 The Polo Magazine, Mar 15»
6
Bull Infertility Problems Could Be Greater than Many Think
However, he said details such as oestrous detection and cycling patterns needed to be taken into account. “Its important you don't push a bull ... «TheCattleSite, Mar 15»
7
Aflatoxins: Major concern for the dairy industry
This disease may also impair reproductive efficiency, including abnormal oestrous cycles (too short or too long) and increased abortions. «All about feed, Mar 15»
8
Adopting Measures For Preventing Infertility
In the study, it was discovered that 'Tween 80' can prolong the oestrous cycle, decrease the weight of the uterus and ovaries, while causing ... «Nigerian Observer, Feb 15»
9
Scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs
... seven post-treatment by pairing overnight with a pro-oestrous female. The estrous cycle comprises the recurring physiologic changes that are ... «The Guardian Nigeria, Feb 15»
10
Now, a modern hostel for milch cattle in WG .
Nutritious feed coupled with clinical intervention for restoration of oestrous cycles will be given to the animals, Mr. Gyaneswara Rao said. «The Hindu, Jan 15»
REFERENCE
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