Paracopulatory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Designating female animal behaviour that stimulates a male to initiate sexual intercourse. not-comparable

    "Several studies suggested that the emission of USVs by male rats induces paracopulatory behavior in females."

Synonyms

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proceptiveproceptive

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"Several studies suggested that the emission of USVs by male rats induces paracopulatory behavior in females."

Etymology

From para- + copulatory.

Related phrases

sexual intercourse

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