metestrus

(met estrəs)

noun

the quiescent period of the estrous cycle in mammals

Origin: ModL: see meta- & estrus

See metestrus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The period of sexual inactivity that follows estrus.

Related Forms:

  • me·tesˈtrous (-trəs) adjective

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