diestrus

Noun

Meaning

(of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

diestrum anestrus anoestrus anoestrum anestrum dioestrus

Hypernyms

anestrus anoestrus anoestrum anestrum

Anagrams

rudistes

Examples

Depending on breed, on average, 16% of mares have double ovulations, allowing them to twin, though this does not affect the length of time of estrus or diestrus. Source: Internet

High progesterone levels (during diestrus) cause the cervix to close and become toned. Source: Internet

Becomes dry, and closes more tightly, during diestrus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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