Definition of METESTRUS

metestrus

Noun

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From met- + estrus.

Scrabble Score: 11

metestrus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
metestrus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
metestrus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

metestrus: valid Words With Friends Word