ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diestrous

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Diestrous is an adjective meaning (biology) Of or relating to the diestrus, a period of sexual quiescence between two estrus periods.

Meaning

(biology) Of or relating to the diestrus, a period of sexual quiescence between two estrus periods.

More Meanings

  1. (biology) Having two periods of estrus in a year.

Synonyms for diestrous

Depending on context, synonyms include anestrous.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include anestrous, estrous, oestrual, diastaltic, perioestrous, diapausal.

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