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estrous cycle

estrous cycle The estrous cycle is the repeating pattern of physical and behavioral changes in non-primate female mammals that go into estrus.

The estrous cycle is the repeating pattern of physical and behavioral changes in non-primate female mammals that go into estrus. It usually includes four or five phases linked to hormonal status.

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