proestrus

/proʊˈɛstrʌs/

Definitions

1. noun

The first stage of the reproductive cycle in female rodents, characterized by the onset of oestrus and the preparation for mating.

“The biologist studied the proestrus phase in female mice to understand the onset of their reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • estrus
  • heat

Antonyms

  • anestrus