Seen in mamalian females where a period of sexual inactivity is seen between estrous cycles.
DIESTRUS: "In diestrus the reproductive system is preparing for conception."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "DIESTRUS," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/diestrus/ (accessed July 3, 2022).
