proestrus
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proestrus
[pro-es´trus]the period of heightened follicular activity preceding estrus.
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pro·es·trus
(prō-es'trŭs),The period in the estrus cycle preceding estrus, characterized by the growth of the graafian follicles and physiologic changes related to estrogen production.
Synonym(s): proestrum
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proestrus
(prō-ĕs′trəs)n.
The period immediately before estrus in most female mammals, characterized by development of the endometrium and ovarian follicles.
pro·es′trous adj.
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pro·es·trus
(prō-es'trŭs)The period preceding estrus, characterized by heightened follicular activity and estrogen production.
Synonym(s): pro-oestrus.
Synonym(s): pro-oestrus.
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