Definition of Anestrum

1. Noun. Applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or interval of sexual inactivity between two periods of estrus.

Exact synonyms: Anestrus, Anoestrum, Anoestrus
Generic synonyms: Physical Condition, Physiological Condition, Physiological State
Specialized synonyms: Diestrum, Diestrus
Derivative terms: Anestric, Anestric
Antonyms: Estrus

Definition of Anestrum

1. anoestrum [n ANESTRA] - See also: anoestrum

Medical Definition of Anestrum

1. The period between two estrus cycles Origin: G. An-priv. + oistros, estrus (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anestrum

anesthetist
anesthetists
anesthetization
anesthetizations
anesthetize
anesthetized
anesthetizer
anesthetizers
anesthetizes
anesthetizing
anesthyl
anestra
anestri
anestric
anestrous
anestrum (current term)
anethol
anethole
anethole trithione
anetholes
anethols
anethopath
anetic
anetoderma
aneuploid
aneuploidies
aneuploids
aneuploidy
aneural

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