Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estro
noun
/ˈɛstrəʊ/
Definition
A hormone related to estrogen that is involved in the reproductive cycle.
Examples
- The estro cycle is crucial for reproduction in many mammals.
- During estro, the female dog may exhibit behavior changes, signaling her readiness to mate.
Meaning
Estro refers specifically to the phase in the estrous cycle of female mammals where the female is in heat and receptive to mating.
Synonyms
- estrus
- heat
- oestrus
