Definition of Anoestrus

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

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

Definition of Anoestrus

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of anestrus) ¹

2. Noun. (alternative form of anestrus) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Anoestrus

1. anestrus [n ANOESTRI] - See also: anestrus

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anoestrus

anodon
anodons
anodyne
anodynes
anodynia
anodynic
anodynous
anoeses
anoesis
anoestra
anoestri
anoestrous
anoestrus (current term)
anoetic
anoia
anoikic
anoikis
anoil
anoiled
anoiling
anoils
anoint
anointed
anointeds

Literary usage of Anoestrus

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

1. The Journal of Comparative Pathology and Therapeutics (1888)
"The superficial epithelium during anoestrus and pro-oestrus is similar to that seen in the normal animal, but as met-oestrus begins the increase in height ..."

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