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proestrus

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pro·es·trus (pr-strs)
n.
The period immediately before estrus in most female mammals, characterized by development of the endometrium and ovarian follicles.

proestrus [pro-es´trus]
the period of heightened follicular activity preceding estrus.

proestrus
the period of heightened follicular activity preceding estrus.


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Proestrus stage- This period is characterized by increased follicular activity of the ovary prior to eggs being released.
Proestrus smears were deficient in leukocytes and contained few to many clustered basophilic epithelial cells, few nucleated epithelial cells, and increasing bacteria.
The male rats were cohabited with proestrus females in a ratio of 1:3, vaginal plug and the presence of sperm in the vaginal smear were checked for positive mating.
 
 
 
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