metestrus en · NOUN
Etymology
From met- + estrus.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A phase of the oestrus cycle where the signs of oestrogen stimulation subside, the corpus luteum starts to form, and the uterine lining begins to secrete small amounts of progesterone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metoestrus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| metaestrus | alternative | lexicographic | |
| metœstrus | alternative | lexicographic |