Term Name:	anestrus phase
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Definition:	A biological phase of reproductive dormancy characterized by the temporary cessation of reproductive cyclicity, marked by the absence of ovarian follicular development, estrous behavior, and ovulation. This phase represents a period of sexual quiescence between estrous cycles or breeding seasons.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0160266]    QuickGO    AmiGO