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dioestrous

/daɪˈɛs.trəs/

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adjective

/daɪˈɛs.trəs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к определенной фазе эстрального цикла некоторых млекопитающих, характеризующейся периодом полового покоя между циклами.

An obsolete adjective referring to a specific phase in the estrous cycle of some mammals, characterized by a period of sexual inactivity between cycles.

  1. Sexual inactivity periodC2formalscientific

    Relating to or being in a period of sexual inactivity between estrous cycles in animals that have multiple cycles in one breeding season.

    ruПериод полового покоя

    • The dioestrous phase in dogs lasts about two months.
    • During the dioestrous stage, the female is not receptive to mating.
    • Veterinarians monitor the dioestrous period to manage breeding schedules.

    Synonymsdiestrousdiestrual