Relating to the regular cycle of sexual receptivity and fertility in female animals other than humans.
From Greek 'oistros' (frenzy, mad desire). The term originally referred to the frenzied state of female animals in heat.
The estrous cycle in animals is why your dog or cat becomes restless during certain times—they're experiencing the same hormonal waves that drove the ancient Greeks to name it 'frenzy.'
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