oestrous in English
adjective
['əstrəs /'ɪːs-]
pertaining to cyclical periods of sexual activity (Zoology)
Use "oestrous" in a sentence
1. Her mews just like an oestrous mother cat.
2. Ovulation occurs 3-12 hours after cease of oestrous.
3. 9 In response to fluctuating hormone levels during each oestrous cycle, some eggs are released to resume development.
4. Duration of study, following acclimatisation and pre-dosing oestrous cycle evaluation, is dependent on the female performance and is approximately 63 days, [at least 14 days premating, (up to) 14 days mating, 22 days gestation, 13 days lactation].