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Estrous Cycle  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The period of cyclic physiological and behavior changes in non-primate female mammals that exhibit ESTRUS. The estrous cycle generally consists of 4 or 5 distinct periods corresponding to the endocrine status (PROESTRUS; ESTRUS; METESTRUS; DIESTRUS; and ANESTRUS).

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CV6KHWWQ-1

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