Anoestrus (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Anestrus
• Anoestrum
• Anestrum

Hypernyms

• Physiological State
• Physical Condition

Hyponyms

• Diestrus
• Diestrum

Related Words

• Anestric (adjective)