adjective
- not in estrus; not experiencing the reproductive cycle characteristic of female mammals during which they are receptive to mating
Usage: biology, veterinary medicine
Examples
- The veterinarian confirmed that the mare was anestrous and would not be ready for breeding until spring.
- During the anestrous period, female dogs show no signs of sexual receptivity.
- Many mammals enter an anestrous phase during winter months when food is scarce.
- The researcher studied hormonal changes in anestrous ewes to understand reproductive cycles.
- Anestrous females typically have lower levels of reproductive hormones.