The period of cyclic physiological and behavior changes in non-primate female mammals that exhibit ESTRUS. The estrous cycle generally consists of 4 or 5 distinct periods corresponding to the endocrine status (PROESTRUS; ESTRUS; METESTRUS; DIESTRUS; and ANESTRUS).
Synonyms: Cycles, Estrous, Cycle, Estrous, Estrous Cycle, Estrous Cycles
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non-primate mammals only; humans & other primates, use MENSTRUAL CYCLE ,2002; use ESTRUS 1975-2001 ,2002; see ESTRUS 1975-2001
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D030762
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