anestrous

adjective

an·​es·​trous (ˌ)an-ˈe-strəs 

1

: not exhibiting estrus

2

: of or relating to anestrus

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

anestrous

adjective

an·​es·​trous

variants or chiefly British anoestrous

(ˈ)an-ˈes-trəs, British -ˈēs-

1

: not exhibiting estrus

2

: of or relating to anestrus