Definition
diestruses
noun
- Plural of diestrus; periods of sexual inactivity or quiescence in the reproductive cycle of female mammals between estrous periods.
Usage: biology; veterinary medicine; also spelled 'dioestrus' in British English
Examples
- The veterinarian explained that diestruses are normal phases in the dog's reproductive cycle.
- During diestruses, hormone levels drop significantly in female mammals.
- Multiple diestruses may occur before a female reaches her next fertile period.
- Understanding diestruses is essential for breeding programs in livestock.
- The length of diestruses varies among different species of animals.