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anestrus

/ˈɛnɪstrəs/ noun · British & US
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What does anestrus mean?

noun

A period of sexual dormancy in animals, especially in female mammals, during which they do not come into heat. A state of inactivity or dormancy.

Example

"The zookeepers were surprised to find that the female elephant was in anestrus during the winter months."

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