anestrous

• Relatif à la période de repos sexuel entre les cycles d'œstrus, ou qui se trouve dans cette période ; utilisé surtout dans un contexte vétérinaire ou biologique.

Relating to or being in a period of sexual inactivity between estrus cycles, typically used in veterinary or biological contexts.

1. Relating to anestrusC2formalscientific

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

   œstral

   • The anestrous phase is characterized by low hormone levels.
   • Veterinarians monitor the anestrous period in breeding programs.
   • During the anestrous stage, the animal does not exhibit mating behavior.

   Synonymesanestricanoestrous

   Antonymesestrous

2. Not in heatC2formalscientific

   Describing a female mammal that is not in a state of estrus and therefore not receptive to mating.

   En ancestrus / non en chaleur

   • The anestrous female showed no interest in the male.
   • Breeding is not possible when the animal is anestrous.
   • Anestrous dogs are often less active and more docile.

   Synonymesanoestrous

   Antonymescyclingestrousreceptive