Definition
dioestrus
noun
- A period of sexual inactivity or quiescence in female mammals between estrous cycles, characterized by low hormone levels and lack of sexual receptivity.
Usage: biology; veterinary medicine; also spelled 'diestrus'
Examples
- During dioestrus, the female dog shows no signs of heat or receptivity to mating.
- The dioestrus phase typically lasts several weeks in many mammalian species.
- Hormonal changes during dioestrus prepare the uterus for the next reproductive cycle.
- Veterinarians monitor dioestrus to understand breeding patterns in livestock.
- The length of dioestrus varies significantly among different animal species.