anestric
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to anestrus: The word "anestric" describes something that is of, pertaining to, or associated with the biological state of anestrus. Anestrus is a period of sexual dormancy or inactivity in the reproductive cycle of female mammals, during which ovulation does not occur.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The veterinarian noted the anestric phase in the mare's cycle. (The veterinarian noted the phase related to anestrus in the mare's cycle.)
- Researchers studied the hormonal profile of anestric animals. (Researchers studied the hormonal profile of animals in a state of anestrus.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in veterinary science, animal physiology, and zoology to describe the condition, physiology, or period of anestrus.
- The study focused on inducing ovulation in anestric ewes. (The study focused on causing ovulation in ewes that were in anestrus.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anestrus (noun): The period of sexual quiescence between mating seasons in female mammals.
- Anestrous (adjective): An alternative adjective form with the same meaning as "anestric."
- Estrus (noun): The period of sexual receptivity and fertility in the female reproductive cycle; the opposite phase to anestrus.
Synonyms
- Non-estrous: Not in a state of estrus.
- Sexually inactive: In a state of reproductive dormancy (a more general, descriptive synonym).
Antonyms
- Estrous: Relating to or in a state of estrus.
- In heat: Experiencing the estrus phase.
Adjective
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of or relating to anestrus
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