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Estrus

Estrus

That portion or phase of the sexual cycle of female animals characterised by willingness to permit coitus; readily detectable behavioural and other signs are exhibited by animals during this period.

Synonym: heat.

Origin: g. Oistros, mad desire


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hey what abt the question on visible symptoms during estrus of animals if there r any :) The Estrus Cycle Canine: Bitch Puberty occurs at 6 months of age. They generally cycle every 6 months (Variable with breed/size) A. Proestrus: Increased follicular ...

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by cardiorrhexis
Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:56 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
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hey what abt the question on visible symptoms during estrus of animals if there r any :) Usually estrus has a relationship with hot, red, swollen ;)

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by Dr.Stein
Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:23 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
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In Baboons when a female is in the "receptive" part of her estrus cycle, her ischial callosities (butt cheeks) get swollen with blood, turning bright red. In most mammals, similar evidences occur in swelling or flushing of the females reproductive ...

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by AstusAleator
Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
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Periods

hey what abt the question on visible symptoms during estrus of animals if there r any :)

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by vinaya
Mon Jan 30, 2006 2:53 pm
 
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Of course to Charlie who threw the question: Why is it most animals do not have period and undergo estrus and we (humans) do not? :?: :? You might forget that Dr.Stein always answer the question with question :wink:

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by Dr.Stein
Thu Jan 26, 2006 12:59 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
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