metestrus

met·es·trus

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-es-truh s]
- /mɛtˈɛs trəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-es-truh s]
- /mɛtˈɛs trəs/

Definitions of metestrus word

noun metestrus the luteal phase of the reproductive cycle in mammalian females, occurring after ovulation and characterized by development of the corpus luteum, increased progesterone secretion, and decreased estrogen secretion. 1
noun metestrus the quiescent period of the estrous cycle in mammals 0

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Origin of metestrus

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; met- + estrus

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Parts of speech for Metestrus

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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metestrus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

metestrus usage trend in Literature

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