anestrus

an·es·trus

 (ăn-ĕs′trəs)

n.

An interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus in female mammals that breed cyclically.

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anestrus

(ænˈiːstrəs)

n

(Biology) a variant spelling (esp US) of anoestrus

anˈestrous adj

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an•es•trus

(ænˈɛs trəs)

n.

the interval of sexual inactivity in a female mammal between two periods of heat or rut.

[1925–30]

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anestrus - applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus anestrum, anoestrum, anoestrus physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions diestrum, diestrus - (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity estrus, oestrus, rut, heat - applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

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