Lexic.us

Definition of Anestrus

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

Definition of Anestrus

1. Noun. In some female animals, a spell of sexual respite in between breeding periods. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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

Literary usage of Anestrus

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"... species is referred to as anestrus. Data regarding the age of onset of reproductive senescence in comparison to life span of the species are given in ..."

2. The Dog: Bibliography January 1985-January 1994 by Cynthia P. Smith (1995)
"Thirteen mature mongrel female dogs were divided into two groups, the first group was treated for estrus induction during late anestrus and the second group ..."

3. Cover Crops in West Africa: Contributing to Sustainable Agriculture by Daniel Buckles (1998)
"... drastic weight losses (15—20%) in the dry season, high calf mortality (30%), and low fecundity (50%), a result of nutritional anestrus (Mani et al. ..."

4. Essentials for Animal Research: A Primer for Research Personnel by B. Taylor Bennett (1996)
"For example, group-housing female mice can lead to anestrus with subsequent estrus synchronization with the introduction of ..."

5. Housing, Husbandry, And Welfare Of Sheep And Goats Bibliography January 85 by D'Anna Berry (1997)
"Language: English Descriptors: Ewes; Suffolk; Hampshire down; Rams; Ovulation; Estrus; Environmental factors; Summer; anestrus; Mating behavior; ..."

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