oestrus

• Состояние или период повышенного полового возбуждения и активности, обычно применяемое к млекопитающим, не являющимся человеком.

A state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity, typically applied to nonhuman mammals.

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1. Period of sexual receptivityC1formalscientific

   A recurring state or period in female nonhuman mammals characterized by heightened sexual arousal and readiness to mate.

   Период половой восприимчивости

   • The female dog's oestrus cycle occurs twice a year.
   • During oestrus, the mare becomes more receptive to the stallion.
   • Farmers monitor the oestrus period to optimize breeding schedules.

   Синонимыestrusheat