Definition of Anestrus

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

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

Definition of Anestrus

1. a period of sexual dormancy [n -TRI]

Medical Definition of Anestrus

1. Period of sexual inactivity between estrus periods in animals. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anestrus

anesthetist
anesthetists
anesthetize
anesthetized
anesthetizes
anesthetizing
anesthyl
anestra
anestri
anestric
anestrous
anestrous
anestrum
anestrum
anestrus (current term)
anestrus (current term)
anethol
anethol
anethole
anetholes
anethole trithione
anethols
anethopath
Anethum
Anethum graveolens
anetic
anetic
anetoderma
aneuploid
aneuploid

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