monovalent

American  

[mon-uh-vay-luhnt] / ˌmɒn əˈveɪ lənt /

adjective

1. Chemistry. univalent.

2. Immunology.

   1. containing only one kind of antibody.

   2. pertaining to an antibody fragment with one antigen-binding site.

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monovalent British  

/ ˌmɒnəʊˈveɪlənt /

adjective

1. Also: univalent. chem

   1. having a valency of one

   2. having only one valency

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monovalent Scientific  

/ mŏn′ə-vā′lənt /

1. Having a valence of 1; univalent.

2. Containing antigens from a single strain of a microorganism or virus. Used of a vaccine or serum.

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Other Word Forms

• monovalence
  noun
• monovalency
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of monovalent

First recorded in 1865–70; mono- + -valent

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

monovalent

Some countries were indeed able to quash type 2 outbreaks with the monovalent vaccine.

From Science Magazine ● May 7, 2024

However, the new monovalent vaccine generated higher levels of antibodies against a range of other Omicron variants.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2024

Tan said he agrees that a monovalent is best, in part because it's easier to produce and will be more accessible in countries of lower socioeconomic status.

From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2023

“The FDA continuously and rigorously monitors data regarding the use of the monovalent and bivalent COVID-19 vaccines and all the data shows that the vaccines are safe,” Capobianco said in a statement.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023

It is also said to be monovalent, di- or bivalent, etc.

From An Introduction to Chemical Science by Rufus Phillips Williams

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