diestrum

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Noun diestrum has 1 sense

diestrus, diestrum - (of animals having several estrous cycles in one breeding season) a state or interval of sexual inactivity or quiescence between periods of activity
--₁ is a kind of anestrus, anestrum, anoestrus, anoestrum

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Diestrum

Definition:

1. Noun: A recurring period of sexual desire or heat in female mammals that corresponds to the period of ovulation; also known as estrus.

2. Noun: A device used for artificially inducing estrus in mammals.

3. Noun: A substance secreted by the female reproductive tract of certain mammals that attracts males during estrus.

Sample Sentences:

1. During diestrum, the female dog showed increased restlessness and was seeking male companionship.

2. The farmer used a diestrum to stimulate the cows and synchronize their estrus cycles.

3. The diestrum of female lions is accompanied by specific vocalizations and scent marking to attract potential mates.

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