Estrums

/ˈɛstrəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of estrum, referring to multiple periods or instances of sexual receptivity in animals.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of the Latin 'estrum' with -s suffix.

Kelly Says

When studying breeding cycles across multiple animals or multiple heat cycles, scientists might refer to 'several estrums' to track reproductive patterns over time.

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