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anestric

anestric

9.9
Relating to the time when female animals like cows or dogs are not able to have babies
  • adjective
  • /ˌænˈɛstrɪk/
  • Specialized
: anéstrico
  • The veterinarian noted that the cow was in an anestric phase and not ready to breed.

Examples

  • Anestric females typically do not display any mating behavior until their cycle resumes.

  • An anestric period can last several months.

  • Diet changes can trigger hormonal shifts in anestric animals, leading to earlier ovulation.

  • The female dog is currently in an anestric phase.

  • Anestric females do not exhibit mating behaviors during their period of sexual inactivity.

  • Veterinarians observe that many species show anestric cycles depending on environmental factors.

  • Understanding the anestric phase is crucial for breeding management in livestock.

Synonyms

anestrous
vsanestric
  • Specialized
9.9

A female mammal that is not in heat or able to get pregnant

relates to that inactive reproductive period rather than describing the animal itself

Surface Forms

anestric positive

Morphology

anestric = anestrus (transparent) = anestrus + ic

A straightforward adjective formed from the noun 'anestrus' with the productive suffix '-ic', so the relationship is directly derivable.

Etymology

Anestric comes from two parts: an- meaning 'not' and estrus meaning 'in heat' or 'ready to mate'. So, an anestric animal is 'not in heat' and does not show mating behavior.