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anestric

/əˈnes.trɪk/

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adjective

/əˈnes.trɪk/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к состоянию анэструса (периоду полового покоя у самок млекопитающих).

An obsolete adjective relating to the state of being in anestrus (a period of sexual inactivity in female mammals).

  1. Relating to anestrusC2formalscientific

    Of or pertaining to the period of sexual inactivity between estrus cycles in female mammals.

    ruОтносящийся к анэструсу

    • The veterinarian noted the animal was in an anestric state.
    • Anestric periods are common in many seasonal breeders.
    • Hormonal changes characterize the anestric phase.

    Synonymsanestrousanoestrous