estrus

n. the stage in the estrous cycle when a female animal is receptive to the male and willing to mate. Also called heat. —estrous adj.

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November 18th 2024

dependent events

in probability theory, events that have a relationship such that the outcome of one affects the outcome of the other. For example, overeating and being overweight are dependent events, whereas shoe size and political party preference are most likely not. Compare independent events.