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anestrous

/ænˈɛs.trəs/

Tradução: Relativo ao período de repouso sexual entre ciclos de cio ou que está nesse período; usado principalmente em contexto veterinário ou biológico.

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adjective

/ænˈɛs.trəs/C2formalscientific
  • ptRelativo ao período de repouso sexual entre ciclos de cio ou que está nesse período; usado principalmente em contexto veterinário ou biológico.

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.

    ptRelativo ao anestro

    • 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.

    Sinônimosanestricanoestrous

    Antônimosestrous

  2. Not in heatC2formalscientific

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

    ptFora do cio

    • 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.

    Sinônimosanoestrous

    Antônimoscyclingestrousreceptive

Formas
  • more anestrous comparative form
  • most anestrous superlative form